Nebraska
StatePopulation: 1,978,379 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Nebraska from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Nebraska
- What is the median household income in Nebraska?
- The median household income in Nebraska is $74,985 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Nebraska?
- The poverty rate in Nebraska is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Nebraska?
- $223,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Nebraska?
- The median gross rent in Nebraska is $1,035 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Nebraska residents have a college degree?
- 34.1% of adults in Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,965,926
Median Income
$74,985
Median Home Value
$223,800
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,546 (+22%)
Home Value:
+$68,000 (+43.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-6.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.2 pp (+6.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-9.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,965,926
Median Age
37.0
Female
49.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.2%
Black 4.8%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Other 4.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.5%
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
8.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$74,985
±$575
Per Capita Income
$99,761
Median Family Income
$96,902
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Child Poverty Rate
10.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
8.6%
$200k+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
855,631
Owner-Occupied
66.5%
Renter-Occupied
33.5%
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Median Home Value
$223,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,035
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.1%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+3.6%
5-Year
+49.5%
HPI (2025 Q4)
541.9
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
8.9%
$100–200k
12.3%
$200–300k
27.7%
$300–500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.5%
$500–1k
39.4%
$1–1.5k
36.0%
$1.5–2k
12.2%
$2–2.5k
3.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
38.1%
3+
26.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.6%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
7.8%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
18.8%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
11.5%
2010+
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
34.1%
Graduate Degree
11.9%
Some College / Associate
21.9%
Less Than High School
3.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Work from Home
10.0%
Self-Employed
6.4%
Government Workers
14.9%
Private For-Profit
78.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.4%
Retail
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Finance
7.9%
Construction
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Transportation
6.0%
Public Admin
4.3%
Agriculture
4.3%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
Management
40.8%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
15.2%
Production
14.2%
Construction
9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.1 min
Drove Alone
77.3%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
10.0%
Walked
2.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
786,885
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.5%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
7.1%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
9.7%
85+
4.6%
Under 18: 24.7%
Working age (18–64): 75.3%
65 and over: 16.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.7%
Naturalized Citizen
42.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
53.2%
Asia
28.4%
Africa
10.6%
Europe
6.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.2%
With a Disability
12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.6%
Has a Computer
94.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023