Nebraska
Maps & Population Facts

Population
1,929,268
Residents per Sq. Mi.
25
Labor Participaton
69.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.7%
Median Household Income
$59,970
Median Individual Income
$33,314
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$44,803

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$155,800
Median Gross Rent
$801
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,334
Housing Units
837,540
People who reside in Nebraska live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
73%
Apt, Condo, Other
27%
Analysis

Nebraska is the 37th most populated state and 15th largest by land area. Nebraska has a strong agriculture economy producing over 6 billion dollars in corn and 2 billion dollars in soybeans annually. The state has 45 million acres utilized for farming, which makes up 92% of the total land area.

The state has one of the lowest unemployment rates and one of the highest labor force participation rates in the United States. The cost of living in Nebraska is lower compared with other states.

Income

Households in the state of Nebraska earn slightly less money than the national median income, averaging 1% less per household.

Housing

Nebraska has a median house price of $155,800. The cost of owning a home in Nebraska is less than most states. The cost of renting in Nebraska is 21% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 34% 26th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 17% 33rd

Demographics

The median age in the state is 37. The age of the general population in Nebraska is comparable with other US states.

Nebraska ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Nebraska
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Nebraska with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Nebraska
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Nebraska showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Nebraska USA
Median Property Value 155,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,334 1,513
Median Gross Rent 801 1,012
Property Vacancy 9.9% 12.6%
% Renters 34% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 25 93
Personal Comparison
Nebraska USA
Median Household Income 59,970 60,336
Median Individual Income 33,314 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 44,803 46,881
Median Age 36.5 38.1
Labor Participation 69.6% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 31.7% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Nebraska is:
74X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
29%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Nebraska is 19 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 2% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Nebraska cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Omaha 463,081
2. Lincoln 277,315
3. Bellevue Precinct 53,040
4. Grand Island 51,042
5. Chicago Precinct 32,453

Highest Household Income

1. Tyrone Precinct 204,635
2. Millard Precinct 159,583
3. Lone Tree 155,625
4. Blackwood Precinct 151,500
5. North Bluff Precinct 150,602

Highest Home Value

1. Garfield Precinct 875,000
2. Brush Creek Precinct 456,300
3. Paddock 428,900
4. Precinct 8 413,000
5. Brace Precinct 400,000

Highest Gross Rent

1. Precinct 6 3,063
2. Fairview Precinct 2,617
3. Laplatte Ii Precinct 1,801
4. Papillion Second Ii Precinct 1,654
5. Richland V Precinct 1,647
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