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 2024 the population of Kimball County is 3,278. The population is expected to shrink to 3,135 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.89%.
The median age of Kimball County residents is 50.
The diversity index of Kimball County is 32.8, meaning that there is a 33% 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 $69,247 and projected to be $77,599 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,853, projected to be $35,578 in 2029. 1.46% of households – 48 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $665,025 and the average disposable income is $55,507.
There are 1,780 housing units in Kimball County; 1,057 are owner-occupied, 402 are rented, and 321 are vacant. The average home value is $147,327, with 31 homes built in 2010 or later, and 579 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 231 businesses in Kimball County, employing 1,458 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,616 age 16 and above. 149 workers commute into Kimball County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,424 residents both live and work in/around Kimball County. The average travel time is 14.7 minutes. 12.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.21% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,279 drive alone, 152 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 102 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 83 residents work from home.
913 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 297 have associates degrees, 218 have bachelor’s degrees, and 81 hold a graduate or professional degree.
