Antelope County Demographics

A map of Antelope County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,853	5,899	92.8%	93.7%
Hispanic	252	221	4.0%	3.5%
Multiracial	95	112	1.5%	1.8%
Black	52	22	0.8%	0.3%
Native American/Other	43	19	0.7%	0.3%
Asian	10	22	0.2%	0.3%

Antelope County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 6,305, a less than 1% change from the 6,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Antelope County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Antelope has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Antelope County, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Antelope County is ranked the 46th most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Antelope County was ranked the 46th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Antelope County's White Population

5,853 residents of Antelope County, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Antelope County is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Antelope County ranks 21st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Antelope County's population has decreased from 93.7% to 92.8%.

Antelope County is more White than neighboring Knox County (84.5% White), and Madison County (77.2% White). Antelope County is less White than neighboring Boone County (93.5% White), Pierce County (93.6% White), and Wheeler County (95.2% White).

Antelope County's Black Population

52 residents of Antelope County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Antelope County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Antelope County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's Black population has grown by an estimated 136.4%. Black residents' share of Antelope County's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.8%.

Antelope County is more Black than neighboring Boone County (0% Black), Pierce County (0.4% Black), Knox County (0.7% Black), and Wheeler County (0% Black).

Antelope County's Asian Population

10 residents of Antelope County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Antelope County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Antelope County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Asian residents' share of Antelope County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Antelope County is more Asian than neighboring Wheeler County (0% Asian). Antelope County is less Asian than neighboring Knox County (0.4% Asian), and Madison County (1.3% Asian).

Antelope County's Hispanic Population

252 residents of Antelope County, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Antelope County is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Antelope County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Antelope County's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.0%.

Antelope County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pierce County (2.7% Hispanic), Knox County (2.9% Hispanic), and Wheeler County (3.8% Hispanic). Antelope County is less Hispanic than neighboring Boone County (4.3% Hispanic), and Madison County (16.3% Hispanic).

Antelope County's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Antelope County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Antelope County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Antelope County ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 126.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Antelope County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Antelope County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boone County (0.1% Native American/Other), and Wheeler County (0% Native American/Other). Antelope County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pierce County (0.8% Native American/Other), Knox County (8.9% Native American/Other), and Madison County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Antelope County's Multiracial Population

95 residents of Antelope County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Antelope County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Antelope County ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Antelope County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Antelope County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Antelope County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheeler County (1.1% Multiracial). Antelope County is less Multiracial than neighboring Boone County (1.9% Multiracial), Pierce County (2.4% Multiracial), Knox County (2.5% Multiracial), and Madison County (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.