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Valley

Nebraska · 3,412 residents (2025 est.) · 4.851 sq mi
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Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,200. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $528,100. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 249%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,174
+78%since 2000
from 1,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+38%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,412 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9802K2K3K3K1990201020202024Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,200
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,949 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,769
+310%since 2000
from $17,508 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.8%
+45.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+17%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$528,100
+249%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+113%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
98
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,714)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(32)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,915)
Black1.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(115)
Asian1%(31)
Other2.2%(71)
Diversity Score19.3%(613)
Diversity Score
19
+189%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+39.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+107%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley, Nebraska?

Valley, Nebraska has about 3,174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valley, Nebraska earns about $110,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley, Nebraska expensive?

In Valley, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $528,100, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Valley, Nebraska?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Valley, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley, Nebraska?

About 5.3% of people in Valley, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,399 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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