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Valentine

Nebraska · 2,737 residents · 2.635 sq mi
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Valentine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
2,737
−3%since 2000
from 2,820 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+15%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Valentine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,639
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,359 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,715
+41%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,349)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(45)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other14.7%(402)
Diversity Score35.2%(965)
Diversity Score
35
+795%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valentine, Nebraska?

Valentine, Nebraska has about 2,737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valentine, Nebraska earns about $47,639 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 $92,600, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Valentine, Nebraska?

About 22.5% 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 6.4% 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 89 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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