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Mar 1, 1867
INCORPORATED
77,349
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
76,825
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
524
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
2,600
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
5,424
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
840
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
25.5
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
68516
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Omaha
LARGEST CITY
Douglas County
LARGEST COUNTY
1,958,939
TOTAL POPULATION
984,570
MALE POPULATION
974,369
FEMALE POPULATION
101.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,585
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,614
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,722
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,263
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,054,257
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Nebraska Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Nebraska

The largest zip codes in Nebraska by population are 68516 (46,714), 68521 (38,231), 68104 (37,834), 68116 (33,936), and 68123 (33,758).
46,714 (2.38%)
38,231 (1.95%)
37,834 (1.93%)
33,936 (1.73%)
33,758 (1.72%)
33,312 (1.70%)
32,570 (1.66%)
31,304 (1.60%)
31,116 (1.59%)
30,277 (1.55%)
30,224 (1.54%)
30,216 (1.54%)
29,779 (1.52%)
29,580 (1.51%)
29,359 (1.50%)
28,321 (1.45%)
28,136 (1.44%)
26,784 (1.37%)
26,307 (1.34%)
25,824 (1.32%)
25,565 (1.31%)
24,580 (1.25%)
24,028 (1.23%)
23,345 (1.19%)
22,698 (1.16%)
21,937 (1.12%)
21,444 (1.09%)
21,401 (1.09%)
21,234 (1.08%)
20,820 (1.06%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Nebraska

The largest cities in Nebraska by population are Omaha (489,201), Lincoln (290,531), Bellevue (63,336), Grand Island (52,822), and Kearney (33,809).
489,201 (24.97%)
290,531 (14.83%)
63,336 (3.23%)
52,822 (2.70%)
33,809 (1.73%)
27,230 (1.39%)
25,883 (1.32%)
25,098 (1.28%)
24,035 (1.23%)
24,016 (1.23%)
23,309 (1.19%)
16,713 (0.85%)
14,454 (0.74%)
13,835 (0.71%)
12,237 (0.62%)
10,662 (0.54%)
10,457 (0.53%)
9,019 (0.46%)
8,582 (0.44%)
8,118 (0.41%)
21.York
8,101 (0.41%)
7,813 (0.40%)
7,667 (0.39%)
7,412 (0.38%)
7,257 (0.37%)
7,093 (0.36%)
6,585 (0.34%)
6,516 (0.33%)
6,462 (0.33%)
6,407 (0.33%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Nebraska

The largest counties in Nebraska by population are Douglas County (582,638), Lancaster County (322,063), Sarpy County (191,272), Hall County (62,575), and Buffalo County (50,103).
582,638 (29.74%)
322,063 (16.44%)
191,272 (9.76%)
62,575 (3.19%)
50,103 (2.56%)
37,175 (1.90%)
36,048 (1.84%)
35,538 (1.81%)
34,532 (1.76%)
34,219 (1.75%)
31,143 (1.59%)
26,749 (1.37%)
24,037 (1.23%)
22,374 (1.14%)
21,654 (1.11%)
21,308 (1.09%)
20,884 (1.07%)
17,644 (0.90%)
15,995 (0.82%)
14,275 (0.73%)
14,212 (0.73%)
10,778 (0.55%)
10,690 (0.55%)
10,566 (0.54%)
10,563 (0.54%)
10,149 (0.52%)
9,701 (0.50%)
9,489 (0.48%)
9,400 (0.48%)
9,000 (0.46%)
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Race in Nebraska

The most populous races in Nebraska are White / Caucasian (1,603,239 | 81.8%), Hispanic or Latino (230,769 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (124,088 | 6.3%).
Race in Nebraska
Race# Population% Population
Asian48,8742.5%
Black / African American93,5554.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,3180.1%
Hispanic or Latino230,76911.8%
Native / Alaskan18,5500.9%
White / Caucasian1,603,23981.8%
Two or more Races124,0886.3%
Some other Race69,3153.5%
Total1,958,939100.0%

Ancestry in Nebraska

The most populous ancestries reported in Nebraska are German (614,592 | 31.4%), Irish (230,281 | 11.8%), English (171,803 | 8.8%), Mexican (163,915 | 8.4%), and Czech (76,153 | 3.9%), together accounting for 64.2% of all Nebraska residents.
Ancestry in Nebraska
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,0210.1%
African5,8570.3%
Alaska Native750.0%
Alaskan Athabascan900.0%
Albanian1350.0%
Aleut290.0%
Alsatian190.0%
American71,3083.6%
Apache6040.0%
Arab8,4270.4%
Arapaho1310.0%
Argentinean3890.0%
Armenian2360.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac400.0%
Australian3920.0%
Austrian3,3420.2%
Bahamian3920.0%
Bangladeshi3430.0%
Barbadian150.0%
Basque860.0%
Belgian1,9070.1%
Belizean320.0%
Bhutanese4,6190.2%
Blackfeet5600.0%
Bolivian1950.0%
Brazilian3540.0%
British8,5020.4%
British West Indian2380.0%
Bulgarian1630.0%
Burmese4,9540.3%
Cajun1080.0%
Cambodian1950.0%
Canadian2,0600.1%
Cape Verdean120.0%
Carpatho Rusyn270.0%
Celtic3270.0%
Central American31,5491.6%
Central American Indian2,0890.1%
Cherokee4,0920.2%
Cheyenne710.0%
Chickasaw1280.0%
Chilean1,1630.1%
Chinese760.0%
Chippewa5950.0%
Choctaw6470.0%
Colombian1,9140.1%
Comanche1880.0%
Costa Rican3230.0%
Cree790.0%
Creek1600.0%
Croatian2,0770.1%
Crow1360.0%
Cuban5,9460.3%
Czech76,1533.9%
Czechoslovakian5,2680.3%
Danish36,5091.9%
Delaware200.0%
Dominican1,2210.1%
Dutch28,1781.4%
Dutch West Indian800.0%
Eastern European2,9870.2%
Ecuadorian2360.0%
Egyptian4280.0%
English171,8038.8%
Estonian650.0%
Ethiopian1,1260.1%
European31,1201.6%
Fijian160.0%
Filipino5920.0%
Finnish1,9440.1%
French34,1641.7%
French American Indian1170.0%
French Canadian5,3790.3%
German614,59231.4%
German Russian9300.1%
Ghanaian2290.0%
Greek3,9790.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,2080.1%
Guatemalan17,2150.9%
Guyanese2290.0%
Haitian4380.0%
Hmong40.0%
Honduran4,4830.2%
Hopi730.0%
Houma70.0%
Hungarian3,2200.2%
Icelander3890.0%
Indian (Asian)7,9170.4%
Indonesian7,0190.4%
Inupiat1060.0%
Iranian9800.1%
Iraqi2,7820.1%
Irish230,28111.8%
Iroquois1110.0%
Israeli2920.0%
Italian48,5042.5%
Jamaican7500.0%
Japanese8370.0%
Jordanian1850.0%
Kenyan4630.0%
Kiowa290.0%
Korean9,5080.5%
Laotian2940.0%
Latvian5840.0%
Lebanese1,8920.1%
Liberian370.0%
Lithuanian2,2510.1%
Lumbee290.0%
Luxembourger6470.0%
Macedonian1300.0%
Malaysian1,4720.1%
Maltese710.0%
Mexican163,9158.4%
Mexican American Indian2,3240.1%
Mongolian3000.0%
Moroccan1710.0%
Native Hawaiian1,3890.1%
Navajo8750.0%
New Zealander360.0%
Nicaraguan5760.0%
Nigerian1,0120.1%
Northern European2,8630.2%
Norwegian35,6841.8%
Osage690.0%
Paiute160.0%
Pakistani2,3970.1%
Palestinian1530.0%
Panamanian3310.0%
Paraguayan220.0%
Pennsylvania German9220.1%
Peruvian8180.0%
Pima60.0%
Polish60,1913.1%
Portuguese1,5630.1%
Potawatomi3350.0%
Pueblo2050.0%
Puerto Rican6,7700.4%
Romanian8330.0%
Russian10,0530.5%
Salvadoran8,4230.4%
Samoan4080.0%
Scandinavian7,2920.4%
Scotch-Irish13,3920.7%
Scottish26,1561.3%
Seminole790.0%
Serbian8940.1%
Shoshone470.0%
Sierra Leonean790.0%
Sioux7,6610.4%
Slavic7730.0%
Slovak1,0360.1%
Slovene3830.0%
Somali2,7300.1%
South African2490.0%
South American6,2640.3%
South American Indian1140.0%
Spaniard2,9660.2%
Spanish3,4950.2%
Spanish American3790.0%
Spanish American Indian190.0%
Sri Lankan9,2100.5%
Subsaharan African21,1421.1%
Sudanese5,6320.3%
Swedish67,3023.4%
Swiss6,3130.3%
Syrian7980.0%
Taiwanese700.0%
Thai8,8090.4%
Tlingit-Haida340.0%
Tohono O'Odham10.0%
Tongan120.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2340.0%
Turkish5250.0%
Ugandan190.0%
Ukrainian3,2110.2%
Uruguayan1460.0%
Ute130.0%
Venezuelan1,2860.1%
Vietnamese1910.0%
Welsh9,3270.5%
West Indian2140.0%
Yaqui470.0%
Yugoslavian6970.0%
Yuman130.0%
Yup'ik240.0%
Zimbabwean720.0%
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Immigrants in Nebraska

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Nebraska came from Latin America (76,731 | 3.9%), Central America (66,363 | 3.4%), Mexico (46,610 | 2.4%), Asia (42,728 | 2.2%), and South Eastern Asia (17,592 | 0.9%), together accounting for 12.8% of all Nebraska residents.
Immigrants in Nebraska
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,2280.1%
Africa15,3650.8%
Albania140.0%
Argentina1520.0%
Asia42,7282.2%
Australia1660.0%
Austria470.0%
Bahamas4040.0%
Bangladesh1060.0%
Barbados210.0%
Belarus2870.0%
Belgium820.0%
Belize1200.0%
Bolivia650.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4460.0%
Brazil8270.0%
Bulgaria380.0%
Cambodia1050.0%
Cameroon4680.0%
Canada1,9950.1%
Caribbean5,5780.3%
Central America66,3633.4%
Chile3290.0%
China4,5530.2%
Colombia1,6140.1%
Congo750.0%
Costa Rica2660.0%
Croatia450.0%
Cuba3,5170.2%
Czechoslovakia920.0%
Denmark720.0%
Dominican Republic5620.0%
Eastern Africa5,5200.3%
Eastern Asia8,0530.4%
Eastern Europe4,3630.2%
Ecuador640.0%
Egypt3920.0%
El Salvador5,4210.3%
England5780.0%
Eritrea120.0%
Ethiopia1,0210.1%
Europe9,8260.5%
Fiji10.0%
France2920.0%
Germany2,0290.1%
Ghana3810.0%
Greece1710.0%
Grenada1330.0%
Guatemala10,6040.5%
Guyana490.0%
Haiti2840.0%
Honduras2,7630.1%
Hong Kong1540.0%
Hungary2820.0%
India6,1180.3%
Indonesia1560.0%
Iran5260.0%
Iraq3,1730.2%
Ireland1770.0%
Israel1130.0%
Italy3590.0%
Jamaica2730.0%
Japan1,1580.1%
Jordan3750.0%
Kazakhstan860.0%
Kenya8080.0%
Korea2,3120.1%
Kuwait470.0%
Laos4920.0%
Latin America76,7313.9%
Latvia1280.0%
Lebanon1070.0%
Liberia640.0%
Lithuania1130.0%
Malaysia7000.0%
Mexico46,6102.4%
Micronesia240.0%
Middle Africa7660.0%
Moldova530.0%
Morocco950.0%
Nepal1,6120.1%
Netherlands1650.0%
Nicaragua3460.0%
Nigeria6710.0%
North Macedonia300.0%
Northern Africa3,1020.2%
Northern Europe1,6870.1%
Norway110.0%
Oceania2900.0%
Pakistan4110.0%
Panama1560.0%
Peru5170.0%
Philippines3,1850.2%
Poland5070.0%
Portugal150.0%
Romania2240.0%
Russia6500.0%
Saudi Arabia6190.0%
Scotland1230.0%
Serbia650.0%
Sierra Leone960.0%
Singapore40.0%
Somalia2,0750.1%
South Africa6360.0%
South America4,7900.2%
South Central Asia11,9650.6%
South Eastern Asia17,5920.9%
Southern Europe9500.1%
Spain4050.0%
Sri Lanka870.0%
Sudan2,4820.1%
Sweden930.0%
Switzerland840.0%
Syria2660.0%
Taiwan5910.0%
Thailand3,1670.2%
Trinidad and Tobago1060.0%
Turkey2790.0%
Uganda880.0%
Ukraine1,2200.1%
Uruguay250.0%
Uzbekistan850.0%
Venezuela1,0860.1%
Vietnam5,8320.3%
West Indies70.0%
Western Africa3,9110.2%
Western Asia5,1040.3%
Western Europe2,7270.1%
Zaire980.0%
Zimbabwe1510.0%
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Sex and Age in Nebraska

Sex and Age in Nebraska

The most populous age groups in Nebraska are 15 to 19 Years (71,376 | 7.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (67,493 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Nebraska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65,003 (6.6%)62,309 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years68,231 (6.9%)64,781 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years71,242 (7.2%)67,019 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years71,376 (7.2%)67,147 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years71,053 (7.2%)67,493 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years65,613 (6.7%)62,268 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years64,871 (6.6%)61,432 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years67,496 (6.9%)65,011 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years61,632 (6.3%)56,817 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years56,760 (5.8%)52,643 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years56,576 (5.8%)53,453 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years59,071 (6.0%)59,041 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years62,141 (6.3%)61,751 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years50,369 (5.1%)53,399 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years38,671 (3.9%)42,497 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years23,811 (2.4%)28,662 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years15,468 (1.6%)21,362 (2.2%)
85 Years and over15,186 (1.5%)27,284 (2.8%)
Total984,570 (100.0%)974,369 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Nebraska

Median Family Size in Nebraska

The median family size in Nebraska is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (382,954 | 78.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (35,404 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Nebraska
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple382,954 (78.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father35,404 (7.2%)2.72
Single Female/Mother72,173 (14.7%)3.03
Total Families490,531 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Nebraska

The median household size in Nebraska is 2.46 persons per household, with single female/mother households (72,173 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (285,848 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Nebraska
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple382,954 (49.3%)3.15
Single Male/Father35,404 (4.6%)3.13
Single Female/Mother72,173 (9.3%)3.29
Non-family285,848 (36.8%)1.25
Total Households776,379 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Nebraska

Out of a total of 776,379 households in Nebraska, 490,531 (63.2%) are family households, while 285,848 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 228,459, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 233,106.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Nebraska
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-233,106 (30.0%)
2-Person Households228,459 (29.4%)43,042 (5.5%)
3-Person Households98,021 (12.6%)6,037 (0.8%)
4-Person Households86,312 (11.1%)2,710 (0.4%)
5-Person Households48,173 (6.2%)558 (0.1%)
6-Person Households19,131 (2.5%)186 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10,435 (1.3%)209 (0.0%)
Total490,531 (63.2%)285,848 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Nebraska

Fertility by Age in Nebraska

Average fertility rate in Nebraska is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Nebraska
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years716 (2.6%)11.0
20 to 34 years20,003 (74.1%)105.0
35 to 50 years6,285 (23.3%)34.0
Total27,004 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nebraska

69.7% of women with births (27,004) in Nebraska are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 90.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 22.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Nebraska
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years69 (9.6%)647 (90.4%)
20 to 34 years13,902 (69.5%)6,101 (30.5%)
35 to 50 years4,852 (77.2%)1,433 (22.8%)
Total18,822 (69.7%)8,182 (30.3%)

Fertility by Education in Nebraska

Average fertility rate in Nebraska is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 32.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Nebraska
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,609 (9.7%)37.0
High School Diploma4,988 (18.5%)64.0
College or Associate's Degree8,739 (32.4%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree6,830 (25.3%)68.0
Graduate Degree3,838 (14.2%)79.0
Total27,004 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nebraska

30.3% of women with births in Nebraska are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 54.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Nebraska
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,250 (47.9%)1,359 (52.1%)
High School Diploma2,270 (45.5%)2,718 (54.5%)
College or Associate's Degree5,768 (66.0%)2,971 (34.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6,045 (88.5%)785 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree3,493 (91.0%)345 (9.0%)
Total18,822 (69.7%)8,182 (30.3%)

Income in Nebraska

Income Overview in Nebraska

Per Capita Income in Nebraska is $38,585, while median incomes of families and households are $92,614 and $71,722 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,958,939$38,585
Median Family Income490,531$92,614
Mean Family Income490,531$116,527
Median Household Income776,379$71,722
Mean Household Income776,379$95,547
Income Deficit490,531$10,263
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,958,93929.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,958,93970.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,958,9390.45

Earnings by Sex in Nebraska

Average Earnings in Nebraska are $40,840, $47,603 for men and $33,786 for women, a difference of 29.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Nebraska
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male595,657 (53.3%)$47,603
Female522,388 (46.7%)$33,786
Total1,118,045 (100.0%)$40,840

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nebraska

The most common earnings brackets in Nebraska are $100,000+ for men (88,217 | 14.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (40,655 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Nebraska
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less27,575 (4.6%)32,259 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99919,149 (3.2%)23,946 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49918,593 (3.1%)23,703 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99912,670 (2.1%)16,939 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49915,326 (2.6%)21,466 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99913,474 (2.3%)16,730 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49912,376 (2.1%)16,057 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9999,555 (1.6%)13,856 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49912,418 (2.1%)15,094 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99915,450 (2.6%)19,887 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99927,028 (4.5%)35,142 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99932,517 (5.5%)36,149 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99928,719 (4.8%)31,160 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99931,466 (5.3%)29,982 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99933,918 (5.7%)27,261 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99929,702 (5.0%)23,940 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99955,684 (9.3%)40,655 (7.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99942,712 (7.2%)26,946 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99969,108 (11.6%)37,178 (7.1%)
$100,000+88,217 (14.8%)34,038 (6.5%)
Total595,657 (100.0%)522,388 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nebraska

Average earnings in Nebraska are $55,637 for men and $40,072 for women, a difference of 28.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,678, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,096. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,656, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,852.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Nebraska
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,096$25,852
High School Diploma$45,045$29,158
College or Associate's Degree$54,818$34,748
Bachelor's Degree$69,763$50,246
Graduate Degree$87,678$67,656
Total$55,637$40,072

Family Income in Nebraska

Family Income Brackets in Nebraska

According to the Nebraska family income data, there are 115,275 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6,867 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Nebraska
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010,3012.1%
$10,000 to $14,9996,8671.4%
$15,000 to $24,99918,1503.7%
$25,000 to $34,99924,5275.0%
$35,000 to $49,99946,1109.4%
$50,000 to $74,99982,90016.9%
$75,000 to $99,99977,50415.8%
$100,000 to $149,999115,27523.5%
$150,000 to $199,99955,43011.3%
$200,000+53,46810.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nebraska

4-person families (82,356 | 16.8%) account for the highest median family income in Nebraska with $112,961 per family, while 2-person families (242,346 | 49.4%) have the highest median income of $41,052 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Nebraska
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families242,346 (49.4%)$82,105
3-Person Families95,397 (19.5%)$94,016
4-Person Families82,356 (16.8%)$112,961
5-Person Families44,939 (9.2%)$108,883
6-Person Families16,644 (3.4%)$105,717
7+ Person Families8,849 (1.8%)$103,395
Total490,531 (100.0%)$92,614

Family Income by Number of Earners in Nebraska

The median family income in Nebraska is $92,614, with families comprising 3+ earners (57,876) having the highest median family income of $135,232, while families with no earners (58,105) have the lowest median family income of $52,967, accounting for 11.8% and 11.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Nebraska
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners58,105 (11.8%)$52,967
1 Earner136,980 (27.9%)$60,668
2 Earners237,570 (48.4%)$110,327
3+ Earners57,876 (11.8%)$135,232
Total490,531 (100.0%)$92,614

Household Income in Nebraska

Household Income Brackets in Nebraska

With 140,525 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Nebraska, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 27,173 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Nebraska
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00032,6084.2%
$10,000 to $14,99927,1733.5%
$15,000 to $24,99954,3477.0%
$25,000 to $34,99961,3347.9%
$35,000 to $49,99990,06011.6%
$50,000 to $74,999138,19517.8%
$75,000 to $99,999107,14013.8%
$100,000 to $149,999140,52518.1%
$150,000 to $199,99962,8878.1%
$200,000+60,5587.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Nebraska

The median household income in Nebraska is $71,722, with the highest median household income of $88,209 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 266,552 households (34.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,505, with 47,480 households (6.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Nebraska
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years47,480 (6.1%)$40,505
25 to 44 Years261,945 (33.7%)$81,256
45 to 64 Years266,552 (34.3%)$88,209
65+ Years200,402 (25.8%)$52,616
Total776,379 (100.0%)$71,722

Poverty in Nebraska

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nebraska

With 9.3% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Nebraska, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14,716 males (16.5%) and 20,484 females (24.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Nebraska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,669 (13.6%)8,531 (14.0%)
5 Years1,804 (13.3%)1,847 (13.9%)
6 to 11 Years10,021 (12.3%)8,643 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,289 (10.3%)4,063 (10.2%)
15 Years1,464 (10.4%)1,599 (11.6%)
16 and 17 Years3,263 (11.8%)2,351 (9.2%)
18 to 24 Years14,716 (16.5%)20,484 (24.2%)
25 to 34 Years10,022 (7.9%)15,336 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years8,392 (6.6%)11,368 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years7,713 (6.9%)8,322 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years9,933 (8.3%)9,993 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,490 (6.2%)7,480 (7.9%)
75 Years and over3,342 (6.5%)9,331 (13.1%)
Total89,118 (9.3%)109,348 (11.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nebraska

According to the poverty statistics in Nebraska, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.8% of males and 92.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Nebraska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55,213 (86.4%)52,480 (86.0%)
5 Years11,723 (86.7%)11,490 (86.2%)
6 to 11 Years71,411 (87.7%)67,380 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years37,344 (89.7%)35,887 (89.8%)
15 Years12,547 (89.5%)12,232 (88.4%)
16 and 17 Years24,434 (88.2%)23,144 (90.8%)
18 to 24 Years74,553 (83.5%)64,084 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years117,523 (92.1%)107,906 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years118,262 (93.4%)110,200 (90.6%)
45 to 54 Years104,295 (93.1%)97,508 (92.1%)
55 to 64 Years110,127 (91.7%)110,015 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years82,636 (93.8%)87,436 (92.1%)
75 Years and over48,202 (93.5%)62,115 (86.9%)
Total868,270 (90.7%)841,877 (88.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nebraska

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Nebraska show that 3.3% or 12,628 of the total 382,954 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 10.3%, comprising of 430 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 5,551 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Nebraska
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children214,420 (97.5%)5,551 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children112,138 (96.8%)3,660 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children40,015 (93.0%)2,987 (7.0%)
5 or more Children3,753 (89.7%)430 (10.3%)
Total370,326 (96.7%)12,628 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nebraska

According to the poverty data in Nebraska, 10.8% or 3,809 single-father households and 22.5% or 16,244 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (17.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 613 households (47.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Nebraska
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,094 (8.0%)1,625 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children2,284 (12.6%)9,774 (24.7%)
3 or 4 Children353 (11.3%)4,232 (44.7%)
5 or more Children78 (17.4%)613 (47.2%)
Total3,809 (10.8%)16,244 (22.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nebraska

The poverty data for Nebraska shows that 12,628 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 20,053 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 430 households (10.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 691 household (39.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Nebraska
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5,551 (2.5%)2,719 (7.6%)
1 or 2 Children3,660 (3.2%)12,058 (20.9%)
3 or 4 Children2,987 (7.0%)4,585 (36.4%)
5 or more Children430 (10.3%)691 (39.6%)
Total12,628 (3.3%)20,053 (18.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Nebraska

Employment by Class of Employer in Nebraska

Among the 1,004,637 employed individuals in Nebraska, private company employees (650,394 | 64.7%), not-for-profit organizations (95,693 | 9.5%), and local government employees (76,067 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Nebraska
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees650,39464.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)42,0214.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)63,4656.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations95,6939.5%
Local Government Employees76,0677.6%
State Government Employees46,0804.6%
Federal Government Employees28,7932.9%
Unpaid Family Workers2,1240.2%
Total1,004,637100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Nebraska

According to the labor force statistics for Nebraska, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,532,351), 68.8% or 1,054,257 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 32,682 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.6% or 219,837 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.0% or 6,480 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Nebraska
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58,907 (53.3%)6,480 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Years115,270 (83.2%)5,418 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years111,768 (87.4%)3,577 (3.2%)
30 to 34 Years109,757 (86.9%)2,634 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years219,837 (87.6%)4,617 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years190,248 (86.7%)4,376 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years94,253 (79.8%)2,074 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years83,255 (67.2%)1,832 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years59,549 (32.2%)1,012 (1.7%)
75 Years and over11,332 (8.6%)261 (2.3%)
Total1,054,257 (68.8%)32,682 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nebraska

According to labor force statistics for Nebraska, 83.7% of individuals (809,024) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (966,576) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 19,417 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 310,886 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 2,655 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Nebraska
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School53,107 (68.8%)3,860 (5.0%)
High School Diploma169,094 (77.3%)7,219 (3.3%)
College / Associate Degree276,099 (84.8%)7,163 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher310,886 (90.1%)5,521 (1.6%)
Total809,024 (83.7%)23,198 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Nebraska

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nebraska are Management (114,817 | 11.3%), Community & Social Service (112,159 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (70,321 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (63,214 | 6.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (58,086 | 5.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Nebraska

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Nebraska, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%), Health Technologists (79.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Nebraska
OccupationMaleFemale
Management74,560 (64.9%)40,257 (35.1%)
Business & Financial26,173 (46.9%)29,627 (53.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science43,851 (75.5%)14,235 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics24,201 (75.3%)7,935 (24.7%)
Architecture & Engineering13,198 (86.5%)2,062 (13.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science6,452 (60.4%)4,238 (39.6%)
Community & Social Service 35,774 (31.9%)76,385 (68.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6,154 (33.7%)12,100 (66.3%)
Legal Services & Support3,756 (45.0%)4,594 (55.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18,455 (26.2%)51,866 (73.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7,409 (48.6%)7,825 (51.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating12,209 (19.3%)51,005 (80.7%)
Health Technologists9,319 (20.2%)36,786 (79.8%)
Total (Category)192,567 (47.7%)211,509 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Nebraska are Food Preparation & Serving (51,563 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (30,839 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (30,809 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (28,192 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (17,040 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Nebraska

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Nebraska, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.0%), Security & Protection (77.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.2%), Personal Care & Service (82.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Nebraska
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3,932 (12.8%)26,877 (87.2%)
Security & Protection13,153 (77.2%)3,887 (22.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention6,471 (72.8%)2,422 (27.2%)
Law Enforcement6,682 (82.0%)1,465 (18.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving21,209 (41.1%)30,354 (58.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18,696 (60.6%)12,143 (39.4%)
Personal Care & Service4,929 (17.5%)23,263 (82.5%)
Total (Category)61,919 (39.1%)96,524 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Nebraska are Office & Administration (114,749 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (91,139 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Nebraska

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Nebraska
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related47,603 (52.2%)43,536 (47.8%)
Office & Administration28,629 (24.9%)86,120 (75.0%)
Total (Category)76,232 (37.0%)129,656 (63.0%)
Total (Overall)539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Nebraska are Construction & Extraction (53,320 | 5.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (35,159 | 3.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13,414 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Nebraska

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Nebraska
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10,937 (81.5%)2,477 (18.5%)
Construction & Extraction51,658 (96.9%)1,662 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33,986 (96.7%)1,173 (3.3%)
Total (Category)96,581 (94.8%)5,312 (5.2%)
Total (Overall)539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Nebraska are Production (69,827 | 6.9%), Transportation (38,677 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (36,852 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Nebraska

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Nebraska
OccupationMaleFemale
Production48,809 (69.9%)21,018 (30.1%)
Transportation34,988 (90.5%)3,689 (9.5%)
Material Moving28,054 (76.1%)8,798 (23.9%)
Total (Category)111,851 (76.9%)33,505 (23.1%)
Total (Overall)539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Nebraska

Employment Industries in Nebraska

The major employment industries in Nebraska include Health Care & Social Assistance (146,045 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (109,941 | 10.8%), Manufacturing (104,156 | 10.3%), Educational Services (100,337 | 9.9%), and Construction (74,617 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Nebraska

Employment Industries by Sex in Nebraska

The Nebraska industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (84.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.0%), Educational Services (67.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Nebraska
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34,953 (83.1%)7,099 (16.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,217 (84.3%)227 (15.7%)
Construction67,897 (91.0%)6,720 (9.0%)
Manufacturing73,293 (70.4%)30,863 (29.6%)
Wholesale Trade18,679 (76.5%)5,724 (23.5%)
Retail Trade59,412 (54.0%)50,529 (46.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing40,315 (81.8%)8,945 (18.2%)
Utilities9,508 (81.9%)2,105 (18.1%)
Information9,155 (57.2%)6,861 (42.8%)
Finance & Insurance30,059 (44.9%)36,910 (55.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5,511 (45.8%)6,510 (54.2%)
Professional & Scientific32,268 (55.3%)26,079 (44.7%)
Enterprise Management547 (48.5%)580 (51.5%)
Administrative & Support19,081 (56.0%)14,983 (44.0%)
Educational Services32,226 (32.1%)68,111 (67.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance26,300 (18.0%)119,745 (82.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,701 (54.5%)7,254 (45.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services25,435 (44.0%)32,327 (56.0%)
Public Administration22,742 (52.0%)20,986 (48.0%)
Total539,150 (53.1%)476,506 (46.9%)

Education in Nebraska

School Enrollment in Nebraska

The most common levels of schooling among the 514,103 students in Nebraska are high school (110,588 | 21.5%), middle school (106,942 | 20.8%), and elementary school (102,831 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in Nebraska
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool33,5456.5%
Kindergarten26,9035.2%
Elementary School102,83120.0%
Middle School106,94220.8%
High School110,58821.5%
College / Undergraduate102,81920.0%
Graduate / Professional30,4755.9%
Total514,103100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nebraska

Out of a total of 514,103 students who are enrolled in schools in Nebraska, 89,454 (17.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 424,649 (82.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9,010 (39.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 70,309 (88.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Nebraska
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13,912 (60.7%)9,010 (39.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old103,260 (82.9%)21,336 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds116,396 (85.9%)19,180 (14.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds70,309 (88.5%)9,162 (11.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds36,455 (82.5%)7,745 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds45,105 (78.7%)12,206 (21.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds22,023 (80.3%)5,415 (19.7%)
35 Years and over17,123 (75.8%)5,466 (24.2%)
Total424,649 (82.6%)89,454 (17.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nebraska

Business (98,945 | 21.1%), education (77,553 | 16.5%), science & technology (51,816 | 11.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (40,655 | 8.6%), and arts & humanities (35,762 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 469,889 individuals in Nebraska who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Nebraska
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics17,8423.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural40,6558.6%
Physical & Health Sciences12,5782.7%
Psychology20,0134.3%
Social Sciences23,0424.9%
Engineering19,7344.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,3870.9%
Science & Technology51,81611.0%
Business98,94521.1%
Education77,55316.5%
Literature & Languages14,6403.1%
Liberal Arts & History18,6704.0%
Visual & Performing Arts15,3583.3%
Communications18,8944.0%
Arts & Humanities35,7627.6%
Total469,889100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Nebraska

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nebraska

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Nebraska are males with 2 vehicles (222,903, accounting for 41.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (189,344, making up 48.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Nebraska
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10,099 (1.9%)8,196 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle81,766 (15.4%)89,267 (19.3%)
2 Vehicles222,903 (41.9%)189,344 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles126,059 (23.7%)104,047 (22.5%)
4 Vehicles58,236 (10.9%)47,430 (10.3%)
5 or more Vehicles33,333 (6.3%)23,945 (5.2%)
Total532,396 (100.0%)462,229 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Nebraska

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Nebraska are 10 to 14 minutes (165,427 commuters, 18.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (163,075 commuters, 17.8%), and 5 to 9 minutes (154,332 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Nebraska
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes59,2416.5%
5 to 9 Minutes154,33216.9%
10 to 14 Minutes165,42718.1%
15 to 19 Minutes163,07517.8%
20 to 24 Minutes135,43814.8%
25 to 29 Minutes57,7366.3%
30 to 34 Minutes81,8958.9%
35 to 39 Minutes16,8711.8%
40 to 44 Minutes17,3221.9%
45 to 59 Minutes32,2843.5%
60 to 89 Minutes19,6872.1%
90 or more Minutes12,0371.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Nebraska

The most common commute times in Nebraska are 15 to 19 minutes (87,984 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (78,266 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Nebraska
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes31,700 (6.4%)27,541 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes77,263 (15.7%)77,069 (18.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes87,161 (17.7%)78,266 (18.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes87,984 (17.8%)75,091 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes73,075 (14.8%)62,363 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes32,228 (6.5%)25,508 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes46,016 (9.3%)35,879 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes9,247 (1.9%)7,624 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes9,538 (1.9%)7,784 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes18,647 (3.8%)13,637 (3.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes12,298 (2.5%)7,389 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes7,813 (1.6%)4,224 (1.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nebraska

The most frequent times of departure to work in Nebraska are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (75,753, 15.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (80,766, 19.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Nebraska
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM24,726 (5.0%)11,930 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM19,139 (3.9%)9,786 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26,996 (5.5%)18,323 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM46,280 (9.4%)25,085 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM59,182 (12.0%)38,743 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM75,753 (15.4%)69,761 (16.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM74,187 (15.0%)80,766 (19.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44,723 (9.1%)45,551 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17,788 (3.6%)21,977 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM19,744 (4.0%)23,497 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9,165 (1.9%)12,024 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM6,068 (1.2%)5,747 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM35,788 (7.3%)29,355 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM33,431 (6.8%)29,830 (7.1%)
Total492,970 (100.0%)422,375 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Nebraska

Occupancy by Ownership in Nebraska

Of the total 776,379 dwellings in Nebraska, owner-occupied units account for 516,651 (66.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 259,728 (33.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Nebraska
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units516,65166.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units259,72833.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units776,379100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Nebraska

Occupancy by Household Size in Nebraska
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household233,10630.0%
2-Person Household271,50135.0%
3-Person Household104,05813.4%
4+ Person Household167,71421.6%
Total Housing Units776,379100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nebraska

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Nebraska
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household115,641 (49.6%)117,465 (50.4%)
2-Person Household202,292 (74.5%)69,209 (25.5%)
3-Person Household71,910 (69.1%)32,148 (30.9%)
4+ Person Household126,808 (75.6%)40,906 (24.4%)
Total Housing Units516,651 (66.5%)259,728 (33.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nebraska

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Nebraska
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26,949 (52.1%)24,784 (47.9%)
High School Diploma111,513 (61.7%)69,244 (38.3%)
College/Associate Degree176,149 (64.9%)95,255 (35.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher202,040 (74.2%)70,445 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nebraska

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Nebraska
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years173,71322.4%
35 to 44 Years135,71217.5%
45 to 54 Years123,39815.9%
55 to 64 Years143,15418.4%
65 to 74 Years114,28114.7%
75 to 84 Years57,7237.4%
85 Years and Over28,3983.7%
Total776,379100.0%

Housing Finances in Nebraska

Median Income by Occupancy in Nebraska

Median Income by Occupancy in Nebraska
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied516,651 (66.5%)$91,126
Renter-Occupied259,728 (33.5%)$44,243
Average776,379 (100.0%)$71,722

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nebraska

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Nebraska
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007,866 (1.5%)11,969 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9994,695 (0.9%)8,124 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9998,204 (1.6%)18,731 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99911,587 (2.2%)14,750 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99912,293 (2.4%)15,955 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99929,171 (5.7%)32,504 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99946,725 (9.0%)43,626 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99986,282 (16.7%)52,185 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99978,669 (15.2%)28,649 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999117,375 (22.7%)23,318 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more113,784 (22.0%)9,917 (3.8%)
Total516,651 (100.0%)259,728 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nebraska

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Nebraska
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30018,580 (3.6%)6,644 (2.6%)
$300 to $49952,163 (10.1%)12,834 (4.9%)
$500 to $79999,919 (19.3%)52,725 (20.3%)
$800 to $99951,349 (9.9%)54,140 (20.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499115,213 (22.3%)83,465 (32.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99986,853 (16.8%)26,190 (10.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49944,076 (8.5%)5,266 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99922,558 (4.4%)1,106 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more25,940 (5.0%)3,133 (1.2%)
Total516,651 (100.0%)259,728 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Nebraska

Housing Structures in Nebraska

Housing Structures in Nebraska
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached565,47872.8%
Single Unit, Attached32,5354.2%
2 Unit Apartments13,5391.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18,4702.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30,3133.9%
10 or more Apartments96,52112.4%
Mobile Home / Other19,5232.5%
Total776,379100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nebraska

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Nebraska
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached479,428 (84.8%)86,050 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached17,326 (53.2%)15,209 (46.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,384 (10.2%)12,155 (89.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments931 (5.0%)17,539 (95.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments773 (2.5%)29,540 (97.5%)
10 or more Apartments2,894 (3.0%)93,627 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13,915 (71.3%)5,608 (28.7%)
Total516,651 (66.5%)259,728 (33.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nebraska

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Nebraska
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room805 (0.2%)12,573 (4.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms9,893 (1.9%)69,400 (26.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms107,872 (20.9%)106,248 (40.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms177,998 (34.4%)47,950 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms220,083 (42.6%)23,557 (9.1%)
Total516,651 (100.0%)259,728 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nebraska

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Nebraska
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas336,304 (65.1%)126,650 (48.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas41,727 (8.1%)13,361 (5.1%)
Electricity124,935 (24.2%)114,310 (44.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene2,199 (0.4%)723 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke41 (0.0%)51 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10,205 (2.0%)2,695 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used1,240 (0.2%)1,938 (0.7%)
Total516,651 (100.0%)259,728 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Nebraska

Household Vehicle Usage in Nebraska
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8,816 (1.7%)30,424 (11.7%)
1 Vehicle106,832 (20.7%)124,278 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles224,007 (43.4%)74,900 (28.8%)
3 or more Vehicles176,996 (34.3%)30,126 (11.6%)
Total516,651 (100.0%)259,728 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Nebraska

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Nebraska

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units212,052304,599
Median Property Value$175,900$222,200
Median Household Income$68,634$83,257
Monthly Housing Costs$616$25,345
Real Estate Taxes$2,720$7,797

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nebraska

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Nebraska
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025,177 (11.9%)9,298 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99930,472 (14.4%)24,033 (7.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999111,505 (52.6%)182,849 (60.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99932,383 (15.3%)66,379 (21.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9997,819 (3.7%)15,236 (5.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9992,276 (1.1%)3,873 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more2,420 (1.1%)2,931 (1.0%)
Total212,052 (100.0%)304,599 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nebraska

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Nebraska
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008,544 (4.0%)4,351 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99922,042 (10.4%)4,017 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99918,925 (8.9%)10,042 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99926,151 (12.3%)10,246 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99940,843 (19.3%)20,574 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99930,123 (14.2%)45,439 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99934,897 (16.5%)48,546 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more30,527 (14.4%)82,478 (27.1%)
Total212,052 (100.0%)304,599 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nebraska

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Nebraska
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x87,799 (41.4%)106,751 (35.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x39,020 (18.4%)142,106 (46.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x25,203 (11.9%)81,079 (26.6%)
4.0x or more57,585 (27.2%)34,641 (11.4%)
Total212,052 (100.0%)304,599 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nebraska

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Nebraska
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80026,846 (12.7%)951 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49925,988 (12.3%)11,411 (3.7%)
$800 to $1,499145,574 (68.6%)28,325 (9.3%)
Total212,052 (100.0%)304,599 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Nebraska

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nebraska

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nebraska
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years147,537 (95.4%)7,129 (4.6%)
6 to 18 Years334,964 (94.5%)19,539 (5.5%)
19 to 25 Years163,918 (87.0%)24,479 (13.0%)
26 to 34 Years192,053 (86.4%)30,296 (13.6%)
35 to 44 Years219,042 (88.8%)27,719 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years195,570 (89.9%)21,908 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years222,041 (92.5%)17,880 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years181,758 (99.3%)1,284 (0.7%)
75 Years and older122,560 (99.7%)430 (0.4%)
Total1,779,443 (92.2%)150,664 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nebraska

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Nebraska
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born147,537 (95.4%)7,129 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen334,964 (94.5%)19,539 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen163,918 (87.0%)24,479 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nebraska

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Nebraska
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000152,987 (86.4%)24,143 (13.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999260,270 (87.8%)36,180 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999286,826 (89.3%)34,332 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999265,923 (93.0%)20,115 (7.0%)
$100,000 and over790,608 (96.0%)32,797 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nebraska

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Nebraska
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 650,698 (32.8%)102,605 (66.3%)
6 to 18 Years96,628 (27.3%)252,622 (71.3%)
19 to 25 Years19,057 (10.1%)149,707 (79.5%)
25 to 34 Years26,904 (12.1%)171,795 (77.3%)
35 to 44 Years25,679 (10.4%)201,525 (81.7%)
45 to 54 Years23,317 (10.7%)180,651 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years37,286 (15.5%)197,334 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years172,946 (94.5%)106,619 (58.3%)
75 Years and over121,880 (99.1%)78,043 (63.4%)
Total574,395 (29.8%)1,440,901 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nebraska

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Nebraska
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years502 (0.8%)261 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years10,242 (5.7%)7,571 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years16,293 (7.3%)14,726 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years42,528 (11.9%)39,854 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years22,306 (25.3%)19,336 (20.4%)
75 Years and over24,622 (47.8%)32,972 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Nebraska

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Nebraska: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years332 (0.5%)124 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years924 (0.5%)1,104 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,623 (1.2%)1,486 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years14,406 (4.0%)7,165 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years12,595 (14.3%)5,079 (5.3%)
75 Years and over16,250 (31.5%)12,645 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Nebraska: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years236 (0.4%)155 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,318 (0.7%)1,506 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years2,167 (1.0%)2,438 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years7,037 (2.0%)7,768 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years3,110 (3.5%)3,188 (3.4%)
75 Years and over4,128 (8.0%)6,211 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Nebraska: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8,366 (4.6%)5,130 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years10,878 (4.9%)9,765 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years15,367 (4.3%)15,214 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,732 (4.2%)3,504 (3.7%)
75 Years and over4,480 (8.7%)7,921 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Nebraska: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years840 (0.5%)1,042 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,215 (1.0%)1,991 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years18,512 (5.2%)21,259 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years10,067 (11.4%)13,347 (14.1%)
75 Years and over12,245 (23.8%)22,048 (30.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Nebraska: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,429 (0.8%)1,388 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,909 (0.9%)1,205 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,355 (1.8%)5,899 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,522 (2.9%)2,996 (3.2%)
75 Years and over4,538 (8.8%)6,783 (9.5%)

Technology Access in Nebraska

Computing Device Access in Nebraska

Computing Device Access in Nebraska
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop611,93678.8%
Smartphone674,13986.8%
Tablet497,39564.1%
No Computing Device48,8356.3%
Total776,379100.0%

Internet Access in Nebraska

Internet Access in Nebraska
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,3260.3%
Broadband Home565,44772.8%
Cellular Data Only83,05310.7%
Satellite Internet54,5307.0%
No Internet88,01711.3%
Total776,379100.0%

Nebraska Summary

Nebraska is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, Missouri to the southeast, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west. Nebraska is the 16th largest state in the United States, with an area of 77,354 square miles (200,000 km2). It is the 37th most populous state, with a population of 1,929,268 as of 2019.

History

The first inhabitants of Nebraska were Native Americans, including the Omaha, Ponca, Pawnee, and Otoe tribes. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur traders, who arrived in the late 1700s. In 1803, the United States acquired the area as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act created the Nebraska Territory, which included the present-day states of Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and parts of Wyoming and Montana. The territory was divided into two parts, the northern part becoming the Dakota Territory and the southern part becoming the Nebraska Territory.
In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state in the Union. The state's economy was largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population living in rural areas.

Geography

Nebraska is located in the Great Plains region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, Missouri to the southeast, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west.
The state is divided into two distinct regions: the eastern part of the state is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil, while the western part is characterized by rugged terrain and dry climate. The state's highest point is Panorama Point, located in the Panorama Hills of the Nebraska Sandhills, at 5,424 feet (1,655 m). The state's lowest point is the Missouri River, at 840 feet (256 m).

Economy

Nebraska's economy is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the state's population living in rural areas. The state is a major producer of corn, soybeans, wheat, and other grains. It is also a major producer of beef, pork, and dairy products.
The state is also home to a number of large companies, including ConAgra Foods, Union Pacific Railroad, and Berkshire Hathaway. The state's largest city, Omaha, is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Mutual of Omaha, Kiewit Corporation, and TD Ameritrade.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Nebraska was estimated to be 1,929,268. The state is predominantly white, with a population that is 85.3% non-Hispanic white. The state's largest racial/ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino, making up 8.7% of the population. Other racial/ethnic groups include African American (4.3%), Asian (2.2%), and Native American (1.2%).
The median household income in Nebraska is $58,906, and the median home value is $164,400. The state's poverty rate is 11.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 11.8%.

Conclusion

Nebraska is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, Missouri to the southeast, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west. Nebraska is the 16th largest state in the United States, with an area of 77,354 square miles (200,000 km2). It is the 37th most populous state, with a population of 1,929,268 as of 2019. The state's economy is largely based on agriculture, with the majority of the population living in rural areas. The state is predominantly white, with a population that is 85.3% non-Hispanic white. The median household income in Nebraska is $58,906, and the median home value is $164,400. The state's poverty rate is 11.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 11.8%.

Common Questions

When was Nebraska Incorporated?
Nebraska was Incorporated into the Union on Mar 1, 1867.
What is the Total Area of Nebraska?
Total Area of Nebraska is 77,349 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Nebraska?
Total Land Area of Nebraska is 76,825 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Nebraska?
Total Water Area of Nebraska is 524 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Nebraska?
Average Elevation in Nebraska is 2,600 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Nebraska?
Highest Elevation in Nebraska is 5,424 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Nebraska?
Lowest Elevation in Nebraska is 840 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Nebraska?
Population Density in Nebraska is 25.5 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Nebraska?
Total Population of Nebraska is 1,958,939.
What is the Total Male Population of Nebraska?
Total Male Population of Nebraska is 984,570.
What is the Total Female Population of Nebraska?
Total Female Population of Nebraska is 974,369.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Nebraska?
There are 101.05 Males per 100 Females in Nebraska.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Nebraska?
There are 98.96 Females per 100 Males in Nebraska.
What is the Median Population Age in Nebraska?
Median Population Age in Nebraska is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Nebraska
Average Family Size in Nebraska is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Nebraska
Average Household Size in Nebraska is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Nebraska?
Per Capita income in Nebraska is $38,585.
What is the Median Family Income in Nebraska?
Median Family Income in Nebraska is $92,614.
What is the Median Household income in Nebraska?
Median Household Income in Nebraska is $71,722.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Nebraska?
Income or Wage Gap in Nebraska is 29.0%.
Women in Nebraska earn 71.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Nebraska?
Family Income Deficit in Nebraska is $10,263.
Families that are below poverty line in Nebraska earn $10,263 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Nebraska?
Inequality or Gini Index in Nebraska is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Nebraska?
There are 1,054,257 People in the Labor Forcein in Nebraska.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Nebraska?
68.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Nebraska.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Nebraska?
Unemployment Rate in Nebraska is 3.1%.