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Valley

Nebraska · 1,875 residents · 4.851 sq mi
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Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,900. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,875
+5%since 2000
from 1,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9802K2K3K3K1990201020202024Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,141
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,949 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,829
+25%since 2000
from $17,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,736)
Black1.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(76)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0.7%(12)
Diversity Score15.5%(290)
Diversity Score
15
+132%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley, Nebraska?

Valley, Nebraska has about 1,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valley, Nebraska earns about $39,141 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Valley, Nebraska?

About 17.8% 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 16.7% 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 100 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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