STATE · ADMITTED 1867 · 1990 CENSUS
Nebraska
1,578,385 residents · 93 counties · 593 cities · 553 census tracts
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Nebraska has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,016. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $50,000.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20242.0M
Section 02
Income & economy
$26,016
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$50,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nebraska on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,494,494)
Black3.9%(67,537)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(94,425)
Asian1.3%(21,677)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(431,951)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,480,996)
Black3.6%(57,128)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(35,093)
Asian0.8%(12,566)
Other1.8%(27,695)
Diversity Score19.4%(306,592)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
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Section 02
Largest cities
Frequently asked
How many people live in Nebraska?
Nebraska has about 1,578,385 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Nebraska?
The typical household in Nebraska earns about $26,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Nebraska expensive?
In Nebraska, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.
How educated are people in Nebraska?
About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Nebraska?
About 11.1% of people in Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.
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