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Neligh

Nebraska · 1,551 residents (2025 est.) · 1.462 sq mi
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Neligh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,239. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,515
−8%since 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−2%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,551 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Neligh
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,239
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,580 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,933
+95%since 2000
from $17,888 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+7%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,302)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(27)
Diversity Score30.9%(468)
Diversity Score
31
+760%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−9%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neligh, Nebraska?

Neligh, Nebraska has about 1,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neligh, Nebraska?

The typical household in Neligh, Nebraska earns about $59,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neligh, Nebraska expensive?

In Neligh, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $150,600, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Neligh, Nebraska?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Neligh, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neligh, Nebraska?

About 7.4% of people in Neligh, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neligh, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Neligh, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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