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Ralston

Nebraska · 6,494 residents · 1.634 sq mi
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Ralston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,106. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
6,494
+3%since 2000
from 6,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,974 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Ralston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,106
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,252 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,135
+38%since 2000
from $23,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,911)
Black3.4%(220)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(961)
Asian1.7%(109)
Other6.3%(408)
Diversity Score52.7%(3,422)
Diversity Score
53
+225%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+89%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Nebraska?

Ralston, Nebraska has about 6,494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Ralston, Nebraska earns about $60,106 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 $151,800, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Ralston, Nebraska?

About 27.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 258 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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