Valley County Demographics

A map of Valley County's Population by Race

Valley County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 4,066, a less than 1% change from the 4,059 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley has become less 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 Valley County, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley County is ranked the 60th most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Valley County was ranked the 60th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Valley County's White Population

3,849 residents of Valley County, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley County is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Valley County ranks 18th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Valley County's population has increased from 94.1% to 94.7%.

Valley County is more White than neighboring Sherman County (92.6% White), Greeley County (91.9% White), and Howard County (91.1% White). Valley County is less White than neighboring Garfield County (96.7% White), and Wheeler County (95.2% White).

Valley County's Black Population

1 residents of Valley County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Valley County ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's Black population has declined by an estimated 93.3%. Black residents' share of Valley County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Valley County is less Black than neighboring Sherman County (0.3% Black), Garfield County (0.2% Black), Greeley County (0.6% Black), and Howard County (0.6% Black).

Valley County's Asian Population

6 residents of Valley County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Valley County ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Valley County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Valley County is more Asian than neighboring Garfield County (0% Asian), Greeley County (0% Asian), and Wheeler County (0% Asian). Valley County is less Asian than neighboring Sherman County (0.5% Asian).

Valley County's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Valley County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley County is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Valley County ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Valley County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sherman County (2.8% Hispanic), and Garfield County (1.7% Hispanic). Valley County is less Hispanic than neighboring Greeley County (3.1% Hispanic), Wheeler County (3.8% Hispanic), and Howard County (3.2% Hispanic).

Valley County's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Valley County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 135.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley County's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Valley County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sherman County (0.1% Native American/Other), Garfield County (0.1% Native American/Other), Greeley County (0.4% Native American/Other), Wheeler County (0% Native American/Other), and Howard County (0% Native American/Other).

Valley County's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Valley County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valley County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley County's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.1%.

Valley County is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherman County (3.6% Multiracial), Garfield County (1.2% Multiracial), Greeley County (4% Multiracial), and Howard County (4.9% 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.