Nebraska Ag Demographics

Number and Average Acres of Nebraska Farms and Ranches 1950 to 2002.  In 1950 there were over 100,000 farms and ranches in Nebraska and the average size was about 400 Acres.  Today there are about 50,000 farms and ranches in Nebraska and the average size is nearly 1,000 Acres.  

Number, Land Area, Average Size and Value of Farms.  The chart begins in 1860 and continues through 2002.

Number of Farms By County.  Chart begins in 1964 and continues through 2002.  An interesting piece of information to see what each County has done.

Tenure of Nebraska Farm Operators.  A graph displaying the percent of owners, part owners, and tenants on Nebraska farms and ranches beginning in 1920.