Grand Island is a city located in Hall County Nebraska. Grand Island has a 2024 population of 52,486. It is also the county seat of Hall County. Grand Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,029 in 2020.
The average household income in Grand Island is $79,827 with a poverty rate of 13.67%. The median age in Grand Island is 35 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,365 | 68.84% |
| Other race | 8,597 | 16.28% |
| Two or more races | 4,352 | 8.24% |
| Black or African American | 2,105 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 713 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 517 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.33% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,263 | 2.56 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 9,107 | 3.21 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Non Family | 7,331 | 1.22 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Female | 2,552 | 3.89 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Male | 1,273 | 3.01 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,641 | 7.9% |
| Associates Degree | 2,793 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,627 | 13.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,354 | 7.04% |
| High School Graduate | 10,306 | 30.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,005 | 8.99% |
| Some College | 7,695 | 23.02% |
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 | 22,503 | 21,167 | 5,831 |
| Hispanic | 8,962 | 5,295 | 921 |
| Other Race | 4,136 | 2,245 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 2,499 | 1,482 | 267 |
| Black | 1,332 | 809 | 183 |
| Asian | 425 | 302 | 87 |
| Native American | 345 | 290 | 113 |
| Islander | 84 | 75 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.06%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,965 | $48,750 | $43,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,348 | $80,240 | $66,007 |
| High School Graduate | $39,068 | $46,145 | $29,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,173 | $39,613 | $32,100 |
| Overall | $42,178 | $47,277 | $35,492 |
| Some College | $39,201 | $50,219 | $34,246 |
$42,178
Average Earnings
$47,277
Average Male
$35,492
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.09% of Grand Island residents speak only English, while 27.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,771 | 3,748 | 21.09% |
| White | 30,693 | 2,381 | 7.76% |
| Other | 8,506 | 1,917 | 22.54% |
| Multiple | 4,292 | 531 | 12.37% |
| Black | 2,045 | 469 | 22.93% |
| Asian | 703 | 275 | 39.12% |
| Native | 517 | 79 | 15.28% |
| Islander | 173 | 11 | 6.36% |
13.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.34%
Male Poverty Rate
16.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Island is Asian, with 39.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Island is Islander, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.5% |
| High School | 11.11% |
| Some College | 8.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.94% |
| Female Employed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,340 | $93,987 |
| Households | $59,061 | $79,827 |
| Married Families | $91,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,632 | $46,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,308
Number of Veterans
2,023
Male Veterans
285
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 743 |
| Second Gulf War | 402 |
| First Gulf War | 391 |
| Korea | 252 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 694 |
| 65 to 74 | 576 |
| 35 to 54 | 538 |
| 55 to 64 | 359 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,078 | 7.61% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 1.57% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 69 | 17.34% |
| Black | 42 | 2.89% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
63.55%
Born in Grand Island
83.06%
Native Born
16.94%
Foreign Born
10.79%
Non Citizen
6.14%
Naturalized
83.06% of Grand Island residents were born in the United States, with 63.55% having been born in Nebraska. 10.79% 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 | 51,808 | -135 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 51,943 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 52,079 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 52,215 | -135 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 52,350 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 52,486 | -136 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 52,622 | 104 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 52,518 | 51 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 52,467 | -562 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 53,029 | 1,675 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 51,354 | -60 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 51,414 | 197 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 51,217 | -21 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 51,238 | 264 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 50,974 | 70 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 50,904 | 555 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 50,349 | 422 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 49,927 | 500 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 49,427 | 586 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 48,841 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 42,940 | 3,554 | 9.02% |
| 1990 | 39,386 | 6,206 | 18.7% |
| 1980 | 33,180 | 822 | 2.54% |
| 1970 | 32,358 | 6,616 | 25.7% |
| 1960 | 25,742 | 3,060 | 13.49% |
| 1950 | 22,682 | 3,552 | 18.57% |
| 1940 | 19,130 | 1,089 | 6.04% |
| 1930 | 18,041 | 4,094 | 29.35% |
| 1920 | 13,947 | 3,621 | 35.07% |
| 1910 | 10,326 | 2,772 | 36.7% |
| 1900 | 7,554 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 1890 | 7,536 | 4,573 | 154.34% |
| 1880 | 2,963 | -48,845 | -94.28% |