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Valentine

Nebraska · 2,635 residents (2025 est.) · 2.635 sq mi
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Valentine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,898. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,633
−7%since 2000
from 2,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
999 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,635 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Valentine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,898
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,359 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,189
+81%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−11%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,592)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(2,043)
Black0.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino5%(131)
Asian3.5%(92)
Other13%(342)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,242)
Diversity Score
47
+1097%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valentine, Nebraska?

Valentine, Nebraska has about 2,633 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valentine, Nebraska earns about $56,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valentine, Nebraska expensive?

In Valentine, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $148,600, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Valentine, Nebraska?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Valentine, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valentine, Nebraska?

About 9.1% of people in Valentine, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valentine, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Valentine, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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