Nebraska
2.0 million people live in Nebraska. Its population grew 2.9% since 2020, the 20th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $81,614 a year, 4% below the national median, and the median home is worth $279,200, 25% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 2.0 million
- 14th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $81,614
- 4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $279,200
- 25% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 10.2%
- 1.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$81,614 per year
4% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 25th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$44,794 per year
5% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 25th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
10.2%
1.6 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 19th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
19.6 min one way
28% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 4th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$279,200
25% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 14th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,194 per month
23% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 17th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
65.9%
0.6 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 15th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
2,018,006
0.59% of the U.S. total. 14th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+2.9%
0.2 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 20th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
23.7%
2.6 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.3%
0.6 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
8.8%
5.9 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 25th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Nebraska, at 73.3%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 73.3% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 5.1% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 3.0% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 4.2% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 14.4% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
1.2 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
9.0%
1.2 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 24th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.