Douglas County, NE

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Population

566,880

0.937% growth

Median Age

34.8


Median Household Income

$64,390

4.65% growth

Poverty Rate

13.5%


Number of Employees

296,408

0.209% decline

Median Property Value

$176,400

5.25% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2018, Douglas County, NE had a population of 567k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $64,390. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Douglas County, NE grew from 561,620 to 566,880, a 0.937% increase and its median household income grew from $61,531 to $64,390, a 4.65% increase.

The population of Douglas County, NE is 68.9% White Alone, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.9% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Douglas County, NE speak a non-English language, and 93.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Douglas County, NE are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 degrees awarded in 2017), Creighton University (2,534 degrees), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 degrees).

The median property value in Douglas County, NE is $176,400, and the homeownership rate is 61.7%. Most people in Douglas County, NE commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Douglas County, NE is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Douglas County, NE employs 296k people. The largest industries in Douglas County, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,005), Public Administration ($63,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,862).

Median household income in Douglas County, NE is $64,390. Males in Douglas County, NE have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,776. The income inequality in Douglas County, NE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,390

2018 value

± $2,481

4.65%

1 Year Growth

± 4.66%

Households in Douglas County, NE have a median annual income of $64,390, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,531 in 2017, which represents a 4.65% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,738

Average Male Salary

± $2,213

$45,776

Average Female Salary

± $1,637

In 2018, full-time male employees in Nebraska made 1.33 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $53,447 ± $12,708

  2. White

    $47,839 ± $1,363

  3. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $42,321 ± $18,251

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nebraska workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Douglas County, NE is from Nebraska.

0.441

2018 Wage GINI

0.439

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.442% growth from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2018 the GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 75.14

  2. Census Tract 74.60

  3. Census Tract 47

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Douglas County, NE was Census Tract 75.14 with a value of $166,825, followed by Census Tract 74.60 and Census Tract 47, with respective values of $155,679 and $155,050.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Douglas County, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Douglas County, NE (72.6k out of 538k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    44,663 ± 1,462

  2. Hispanic

    17,112 ± 882

  3. Black

    17,085 ± 884

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Douglas County, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

296k

2018 Value

± 7,753

-0.209%

1 Year decline

± 3.76%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Douglas County, NE declined at a rate of -0.209%, from 297k employees to 296k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Douglas County, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,407 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,599 people), and Management Occupations (29,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (34,407 people), Sales & Related Occupations (31,599 people), and Management Occupations (29,671 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Douglas County, NE has an unusually high number of residents working as Legal Occupations (1.31 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.29 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.25 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Douglas County, NE, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($89,237), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,563), and Management Occupations ($70,415).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

296k

2018 Value

± 7,753

-0.209%

1 Year decline

± 3.76%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Douglas County, NE declined at a rate of -0.209%, from 297k employees to 296k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Douglas County, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Douglas County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Douglas County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Douglas County, NE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (48,483 people), Retail Trade (33,878 people), and Finance & Insurance (26,666 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Douglas County, NE has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (1.94 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.4 times), and Information (1.25 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Douglas County, NE, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,005), Public Administration ($63,786), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,862).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Cereal grains

    $24.4B

  2. Meat/seafood

    $22.4B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $12.9B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $24.4B, followed by Meat/seafood ($22.4B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($12.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$162B

2020 Value

$229B

Projected 2045 Value

41.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $162B. This is expected to increase 41.8% to $229B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Iowa

    $13.3B

  2. Kansas

    $10B

  3. California

    $9.14B

In 2015, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $13.3B, followed by Kansas with $10B and California and $9.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90.8% of the population of Douglas County, NE has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 9.5% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Douglas County, NE was $8,412 in 2014. This is a 3.43% increase from the previous year ($8,133).

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see 934 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1110 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 275 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.5%). Additionally, Thurston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Douglas County, NE see an average of 934 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Douglas County, NE in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,412

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,536

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,964

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,956

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Nebraska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.43%, from $8,133 to $8,412.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

9.17%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

9.5%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Douglas County, NE declined by 6.28% from 9.78% to 9.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Douglas County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Thurston County

    16.5% prevalence

  2. Boyd County

    14.8% prevalence

  3. Furnas County

    13.5% prevalence

Thurston County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Nebraska, at 16.5%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Nebraska by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Douglas County, NE is home to a population of 567k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 9.2% of Douglas County, NE residents were born outside of the country (51.7k people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Douglas County, NE is composed of 391k White Alone residents (68.9%), 72.7k Hispanic or Latino residents (12.8%), 61.6k Black or African American Alone residents (10.9%), 22.5k Asian Alone residents (3.96%), 15.9k Two or More Races residents (2.81%), 2.12k American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.374%), 1.52k Some Other Race Alone residents (0.267%), and 52 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.00917%).

Age

Age by Nativity

35

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

37

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Douglas County, NE was 34.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Douglas County, NE are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Douglas County, NE residents was 35.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

51.7k people

9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

50k people

As of 2017, 9.2% of Douglas County, NE residents (51.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Douglas County, NE was 9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    47,082 ± 5,262 people

  2. Guatemala

    10,155 ± 2,468 people

  3. India

    7,129 ± 2,069 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,082 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,155 and India with 7,129.

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Citizenship

93.8%

2018 Citizenship

92.9%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.8% of Douglas County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Douglas County, NE was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    391k ± 982

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    72.7k ± 4.67k

  3. Black or African American Alone

    61.6k ± 2.91k

In 2018, there were 5.37 times more White Alone residents (391k people) in Douglas County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.7k Hispanic or Latino and 61.6k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Douglas County, NE as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    9,656 ± 1,146

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    6,645 ± 1,281

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    4,189 ± 898

Douglas County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Douglas County, NE awarded 10,384 degrees. The student population of Douglas County, NE is skewed towards women, with 19,775 male students and 28,276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Douglas County, NE are White (7,595 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (567 and 5.74%), Black or African American (548 and 5.55%), and Asian (431 and 4.36%).

The largest universities in Douglas County, NE by number of degrees awarded are University of Nebraska at Omaha (3,402 and 32.8%), Creighton University (2,534 and 24.4%), and Metropolitan Community College Area (1,551 and 14.9%).

The most popular majors in Douglas County, NE are Registered Nursing (986 and 9.5%), General Business Administration & Management (436 and 4.2%), and General Studies (354 and 3.41%).

The median tuition costs in Douglas County, NE are $19,950 for private four year colleges, and $7,942 and $23,332 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Registered Nursing

    833 degrees awarded

  2. General Studies

    354 degrees awarded

  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies

    219 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Douglas County, NE was Registered Nursing with 833 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Douglas County, NE according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. University of Nebraska at Omaha

    3,402 degrees awarded

  2. Creighton University

    2,534 degrees awarded

  3. Metropolitan Community College Area

    1,551 degrees awarded

$7,942

Median In-State Public

$19,950

Median Private

In 2017, the Douglas County, NE institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Nebraska at Omaha with 3,402 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,807

Degrees Awarded to Men

6,577

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,807 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Douglas County, NE, which is 0.579 times less than the 6,577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    7,595 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    567 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    548 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Douglas County, NE were to White students. These 7,595 degrees mean that there were 13.4 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 567 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Douglas County, NE was $176,400 in 2018, which is 0.768 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $167,600 to $176,400, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Douglas County, NE is 61.7%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Douglas County, NE have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Douglas County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$176,400

2018 Median

± $3,775

$167,600

2017 Median

± $2,648

In 2018, the median property value in Douglas County, NE grew to to $176,400 from the previous year's value of $167,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Douglas County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Douglas County, NE the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$64,390

Median Household Income

± $2,481

221k

Number of Households

± 6,557

In 2018, the median household income of the 221k households in Douglas County, NE grew to $64,390 from the previous year's value of $61,531.

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Douglas County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

61.7%

2018 Homeownership

60.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 61.7% of the housing units in Douglas County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Douglas County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Douglas County, NE have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.81% of the workforce in Douglas County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.1%

  2. Carpooled

    9.3%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.33%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Douglas County, NE was Drove Alone (82.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.3%) and those who Worked At Home (4.33%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Douglas County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Douglas County, NE have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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