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Grand Island

Nebraska · 48,520 residents · 30.117 sq mi
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Grand Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,495. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,520
+13%since 2000
from 42,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K42K46K50K55K1990201020202024Grand Island
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,495
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,044 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,220
+24%since 2000
from $17,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(33,280)
Black1.8%(885)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(12,933)
Asian1.1%(556)
Other1.2%(559)
Diversity Score56.4%(27,351)
Diversity Score
56
+52%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Island, Nebraska?

Grand Island, Nebraska has about 48,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Island, Nebraska earns about $43,495 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 $102,800, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Island, Nebraska?

About 15.6% 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 12.1% of people in Grand Island, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Island, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Island, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,134 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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