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Lowest labor force participation, Nebraska cities · 2020

Nebraska cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 34 cities in Nebraska that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Crete, NENE7,74759.8%–

02Blair, NENE7,99763.3%–

03Beatrice, NENE12,31863.9%–

04Plattsmouth, NENE6,95564.3%–

05Seward, NENE7,89264.7%–

06Gering, NENE8,53564.8%–

07Holdrege, NENE5,55564.9%–

08North Platte, NENE22,52465.2%–

09Scottsbluff, NENE14,25965.3%–

10Alliance, NENE7,91466.8%–

11Hastings, NENE25,12166.9%–

12Sidney, NENE6,43267.0%–

13York, NENE8,28467.0%–

14Fremont, NENE28,35067.2%–

15Ralston, NENE6,38267.3%–

16Nebraska City, NENE7,51267.3%–

17McCook, NENE7,15767.3%–

18Wahoo, NENE5,02368.4%–

19Bellevue, NENE64,86369.1%–

20Norfolk, NENE26,67769.3%–

21Schuyler, NENE6,80069.7%–

22Columbus, NENE25,24869.9%–

23Grand Island, NENE53,94370.0%–

24Omaha, NENE488,79770.1%–

25Lincoln, NENE301,52271.1%–

26Wayne, NENE6,33871.6%–

27Kearney, NENE34,78272.3%–

28Papillion, NENE25,12772.3%–

29Lexington, NENE11,17673.8%–

30Gretna, NENE9,20774.1%–

31South Sioux City, NENE14,15876.4%–

32La Vista, NENE16,54377.1%–

33Chalco, NENE10,59579.1%–

34Offutt AFB, NENE6,07482.1%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES