Nebraska is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Sandhills, Platte River, and agricultural plains. It has a population of 2,023,070, making it the 39th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Lincoln. Nebraska has a agricultural powerhouse with strong insurance sector.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nebraska includes 79.88% White, 4.76% Black or African American, 4.23% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570,393 | 79.88% |
| Two or more races | 149,163 | 7.59% |
| Black or African American | 93,595 | 4.76% |
| Other race | 83,156 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 49,107 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 19,581 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 933 | 0.05% |
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Nebraska's average per capita income is $50,133. Household income levels show a median of $74,985. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,451 | $138,259 |
| Families | $96,902 | $122,519 |
| Households | $74,985 | $100,194 |
| Non Families | $43,148 | $58,278 |
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Nebraska’s population shows a stark urban-rural divide, with strong growth in the eastern metro areas while rural counties face significant declines. Douglas County (Omaha) leads with 596,000 residents, while neighboring Sarpy County shows the strongest growth at 8.2%. The state’s smallest counties demonstrate dramatic contrasts: while Sioux County has grown 16%, Logan County has lost 16.8% of its population since 2020. Several rural counties in the state’s western and north-central regions have experienced significant population losses, with Grant County and Arthur County both declining more than 10%.
