Founded on the high plains, Kimball County is a community filled with all of the values and friendliness that make rural America a great place to live and visit. Its county seat is Kimball.
As of 2026 the population of Kimball County is 3,306. The population is expected to shrink to 3,218 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.54%.
The median age of Kimball County residents is 51.
The diversity index of Kimball County is 37.7, meaning that there is a 38% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kimball County is $78,149 and projected to be $85,838 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,962, projected to be $38,744 in 2031. 2% of households – 66 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $863,330 and the average disposable income is $60,630.
There are 1,802 housing units in Kimball County; 1,089 are owner-occupied, 382 are rented, and 331 are vacant. The average home value is $180,367, with 25 homes built in 2010 or later, and 656 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 227 businesses in Kimball County, employing 1,348 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,498 age 16 and above. 137 workers commute into Kimball County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,312 residents both live and work in/around Kimball County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 17.61% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.84% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,237 drive alone, 132 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 64 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 65 residents work from home.
914 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 373 have associates degrees, 298 have bachelor’s degrees, and 87 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
