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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Vista

Nebraska · 11,699 residents · 5.635 sq mi
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La Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,280. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,600. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,699
+19%since 1990
from 9,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,076 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 1,746 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
+9%since 1990
from 27.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024La Vista
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,280
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,836 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,612
+75%since 1990
from $11,217 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$646
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
58.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
41.2% rent
2.0
+14%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(9,209)
Black2%(199)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(284)
Asian2.3%(229)
Diversity Score21.3%(2,097)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(10,334)
Black2.9%(344)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(485)
Asian2.3%(269)
Diversity Score22.5%(2,627)
22
+5%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−39%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Vista, Nebraska?

La Vista, Nebraska has about 11,699 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Vista, Nebraska?

The typical household in La Vista, Nebraska earns about $47,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Vista, Nebraska expensive?

In La Vista, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $92,600, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in La Vista, Nebraska?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Vista, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Vista, Nebraska?

About 5.7% of people in La Vista, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Vista, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, La Vista, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,859 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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