CensusEasy
CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grand Island

Nebraska · 39,386 residents · 30.117 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Grand Island metro area
Compare
The short version

Grand Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,019. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $47,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,386
−8%vs 2000
vs 42,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 34.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K42K46K50K55K1990201020202024Grand Island
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,019
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,044 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,246
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,071 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$319
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Grand Island on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(34,960)
Black0.3%(145)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(6,845)
Asian1.3%(551)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(15,956)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(37,926)
Black0.4%(158)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(2,033)
Asian1.1%(441)
Other2.2%(861)
Diversity Score19.8%(7,808)
Diversity Score
20
−47%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Grand Island

Pinellas Park
Pop 52,295
Fountainebleau
Pop 55,665
Altamonte Springs
Pop 48,000
Margate
Pop 60,070
Places similar to Grand Island
Head to head

Compare Grand Island to nearby cities

GRAND ISLAND VS
Hastings
Income$64,048+156%
Home value$184,700+292%
Population25,121−53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAND ISLAND VS
York
Income$63,265+153%
Home value$180,900+284%
Population8,284−85%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAND ISLAND VS
Kearney
Income$69,724+179%
Home value$244,600+419%
Population34,782−36%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GRAND ISLAND VS
Columbus
Income$64,626+158%
Home value$213,600+354%
Population25,248−53%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Island, Nebraska?

Grand Island, Nebraska has about 39,386 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Grand Island, Nebraska?

The typical household in Grand Island, Nebraska earns about $25,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Island, Nebraska expensive?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Island, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Island, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Island, Nebraska?

About 11.2% of people in Grand Island, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Nebraska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Grand Island with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →