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Grand Island

County:
Hall County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
30.117
State:
Nebraska

Grand Island is a city located in Hall County, Nebraska. Grand Island has a 2026 population of 53,361. It is also the county seat of Hall County. Grand Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,028 in 2020.

The median household income in Grand Island is $63,795 with a poverty rate of 15.21%. The median age in Grand Island is 34.7 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.5 males.

53.4K
Total Population
1,772
Density (mi²)
56 0.11%
Growth

Grand Island Population

Grand Island Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202653,361560.11%
202553,305550.1%
202453,2502500.47%
202353,0003270.62%
202252,6732080.4%
202152,465-563-1.06%
202053,028-106-0.2%
201951,354-60-0.12%
201851,4141970.38%
201751,217-21-0.04%
201651,2382640.52%
201550,974700.14%
201450,9045551.1%
201350,3494220.85%
201249,9275001.01%
201149,4275861.2%
201048,8413210.66%
200042,9403,5549.02%
199039,3866,20618.7%
198033,1808222.54%
197032,3586,61625.7%
196025,7423,06013.49%
195022,6823,55218.57%
194019,1301,0896.04%
193018,0414,09429.35%
192013,9473,62135.07%
191010,3262,77236.7%
19007,554180.24%
18907,5364,573154.34%
18802,96300%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 33.6 years

Grand Island Adults

There are 37,957 adults, (7,806 of whom are seniors) in Grand Island.

Sex Ratio

Female: 25,856 (48.9%)
Male: 27,028 (51.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Grand Island includes 60.2% White, 19.07% other race, 4.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31,83660.2%
Other race10,08719.07%
Two or more races7,38313.96%
Black or African American2,4234.58%
Asian6651.26%
Native American4900.93%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9,89418.71%
Two or more races6,15111.63%
White2,3354.42%
Native American4340.82%
Black or African American3910.74%
Asian620.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29,50155.78%
Black or African American2,0323.84%
Two or more races1,2322.33%
Asian6031.14%
Other race1930.36%
Native American560.11%

Grand Island Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Grand Island 's average per capita income is $46,110. Household income levels show a median of $63,795. The poverty rate stands at 15.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,343-
Families$80,713$99,860
Households$63,795$86,240
Non Families$37,754$52,335

$46,110

Average Income

$63,795

Median Household Income

15.21%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)