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Valentine

Nebraska · 2,820 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 $27,359. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,820
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,826 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,072 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+4%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Valentine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,359
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,816 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,101
+41%since 1990
from $11,390 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
34.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+20%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score16.1%(454)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(2,592)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score3.9%(111)
Diversity Score
4
−75%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−4%since 1990
from 10.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valentine, Nebraska?

Valentine, Nebraska has about 2,820 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valentine, Nebraska earns about $27,359 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Valentine, Nebraska?

About 19.3% 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 10.6% 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 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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