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STATE · ADMITTED 1867 · 2020 ACS

Nebraska

1,961,504 residents · 93 counties · 593 cities · 553 census tracts
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Nebraska has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,015. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,961,504
+15%since 2000
from 1,711,263 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+5%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.7M1.8M1.9M2.0M1990201020202024Nebraska
20242.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,015
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,205
+69%since 2000
from $19,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,484,687)
Black4.8%(94,405)
Hispanic / Latino12%(234,715)
Asian2.7%(52,359)
Other3.4%(65,727)
Diversity Score48.8%(957,079)
Diversity Score
49
+93%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Omaha488,797
2.Lincoln301,522
3.Bellevue64,863
4.Grand Island53,943
5.Kearney34,782
6.Fremont28,350
7.Norfolk26,677
8.Columbus25,248
9.Papillion25,127
10.Hastings25,121
11.North Platte22,524
12.La Vista16,543
Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebraska?

Nebraska has about 1,961,504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nebraska?

The typical household in Nebraska earns about $63,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nebraska expensive?

In Nebraska, the median home is worth about $164,000, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Nebraska?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nebraska?

About 10.4% of people in Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 383,119 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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