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La Vista

Nebraska · 16,746 residents · 5.635 sq mi
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La Vista has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,184. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,746
+43%since 2000
from 11,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,972 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+21%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024La Vista
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,184
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,280 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,859
+73%since 2000
from $19,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(10,334)
Black2.9%(344)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(485)
Asian2.3%(269)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(2,627)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(12,618)
Black4.5%(761)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,864)
Asian3.5%(587)
Other2.1%(355)
Diversity Score46.9%(7,848)
Diversity Score
47
+109%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+75%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 83.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Vista, Nebraska?

La Vista, Nebraska has about 16,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Vista, Nebraska earns about $70,184 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 $169,100, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in La Vista, Nebraska?

About 31.2% 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 5.4% 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 6,906 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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