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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Valentine

Nebraska · 2,826 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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Valentine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,816. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,300. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,826
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,072 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Valentine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,816
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,359 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,390
−29%vs 2000
vs $16,101 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$264
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $435 in 2000
US average: $450
66.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.3% in 2000
33.8% rent
1.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other6.2%(174)
Diversity Score16.1%(454)
16
+308%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.1%
−11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.0 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Valentine, Nebraska?

Valentine, Nebraska has about 2,826 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valentine, Nebraska earns about $18,816 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 $36,300, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Valentine, Nebraska?

About 13.7% 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 16.5% of people in Valentine, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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