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Ralston

Nebraska · 5,943 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Ralston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,685. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $132,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
5,943
−6%since 2000
from 6,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,637 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+11%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Ralston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,685
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,252 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,405
+14%since 2000
from $23,230 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,833)
Black1.2%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(277)
Asian1.2%(73)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(1,022)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(5,075)
Black2.4%(143)
Hispanic / Latino10%(596)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other1.1%(63)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,884)
Diversity Score
32
+96%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Nebraska?

Ralston, Nebraska has about 5,943 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ralston, Nebraska earns about $49,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralston, Nebraska expensive?

In Ralston, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Ralston, Nebraska?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ralston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralston, Nebraska?

About 8.3% of people in Ralston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ralston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ralston, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 293 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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