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Valley

Nebraska · 3,037 residents · 4.851 sq mi
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Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,181. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,037
+70%since 2000
from 1,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+22%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9802K2K3K3K1990201020202024Valley
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,181
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,949
+168%since 2000
from $17,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+99%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,761)
Black1.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(95)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score12.3%(374)
Diversity Score
12
+85%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley, Nebraska?

Valley, Nebraska has about 3,037 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valley, Nebraska earns about $62,181 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 $278,000, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Valley, Nebraska?

About 44.9% 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 6.1% 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 1,262 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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

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