Alliance is a city located in Box Butte County Nebraska. Alliance has a 2024 population of 8,023. It is also the county seat of Box Butte County. Alliance is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Alliance is $68,538 with a poverty rate of 13.78%. The median age in Alliance is 38.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alliance was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,909 | 85.11% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 296 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 253 | 3.12% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,426 | 2.32 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 1,470 | 2.8 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Non Family | 1,310 | 1.08 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 416 | 3.46 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 230 | 4.2 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 279 | 4.97% |
| Associates Degree | 660 | 11.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 916 | 16.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 150 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,609 | 28.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 3.44% |
| Some College | 1,805 | 32.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,698 | 4,451 | 912 |
| Hispanic | 539 | 405 | 143 |
| Other Race | 231 | 137 | 72 |
| Black | 187 | 187 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 113 | 57 |
| Native American | 113 | 87 | 11 |
| Asian | 65 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,588 | $78,785 | $39,726 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $61,944 |
| High School Graduate | $32,743 | $49,306 | $18,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,655 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,015 | $50,172 | $38,048 |
| Some College | $42,868 | $50,043 | $37,748 |
$42,015
Average Earnings
$50,172
Average Male
$38,048
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.19% of Alliance residents speak only English, while 3.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,337 | 868 | 13.7% |
| Native | 294 | 162 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 67 | 7% |
| Other | 253 | 23 | 9.09% |
13.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.57%
Male Poverty Rate
19.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alliance is Native, with 55.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alliance is Hispanic, with 7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.74% |
| Some College | 13.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.36% |
| Female Employed | 9.71% |
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,935 | $81,790 |
| Households | $58,214 | $68,538 |
| Married Families | $89,345 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,250 | $38,586 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
393
Number of Veterans
347
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 55 to 64 | 83 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 5.18% |
| Other Race | 13 | 5.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.43%
Born in Alliance
93.53%
Native Born
6.47%
Foreign Born
5.04%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
93.53% of Alliance residents were born in the United States, with 62.43% having been born in Nebraska. 5.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,862 | -32 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 7,894 | -32 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 7,926 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 7,959 | -32 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 7,991 | -32 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 8,023 | -33 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 8,056 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 8,047 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 8,030 | -123 | -1.51% |
| 2020 | 8,153 | 58 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 8,095 | 40 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,055 | -89 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 8,144 | -245 | -2.92% |
| 2016 | 8,389 | -124 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 8,513 | 19 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 8,494 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 8,499 | 27 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 8,472 | -32 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 8,504 | 24 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 8,480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,959 | -806 | -8.25% |
| 1990 | 9,765 | -104 | -1.05% |
| 1980 | 9,869 | 3,007 | 43.82% |
| 1970 | 6,862 | -983 | -12.53% |
| 1960 | 7,845 | -46 | -0.58% |
| 1950 | 7,891 | 1,638 | 26.2% |
| 1940 | 6,253 | -416 | -6.24% |
| 1930 | 6,669 | 2,078 | 45.26% |
| 1920 | 4,591 | 1,486 | 47.86% |
| 1910 | 3,105 | 570 | 22.49% |
| 1900 | 2,535 | -5,327 | -67.76% |