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Nebraska City

County:
Otoe County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.973
State:
Nebraska

Nebraska City is a city located in Otoe County, Nebraska. Nebraska City has a 2026 population of 7,682. It is also the county seat of Otoe County. Nebraska City is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has increased by 6.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,213 in 2020.

The median household income in Nebraska City is $67,117 with a poverty rate of 12.14%. The median age in Nebraska City is 38.8 years: 37.2 years for males, and 39.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.2 males.

7.7K
Total Population
1,545
Density (mi²)
78 1.03%
Growth

Nebraska City Population

Nebraska City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,682781.03%
20257,604781.04%
20247,526570.76%
20237,469981.33%
20227,371901.24%
20217,281680.94%
20207,213-6-0.08%
20197,28320.03%
20187,28120.03%
20177,27990.12%
20167,27060.08%
20157,264130.18%
20147,251300.42%
20137,221-31-0.43%
20127,252-38-0.52%
20117,290-2-0.03%
20107,29230.04%
20007,22868110.4%
19906,547-580-8.14%
19807,127-314-4.22%
19707,4411892.61%
19607,2523805.53%
19506,872-467-6.36%
19407,3391091.51%
19307,23095115.15%
19206,27979114.41%
19105,488-1,892-25.64%
19007,380-4,561-38.2%
189011,9417,123147.84%
18804,818-1,232-20.36%
18706,05000%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 37.2 years

Nebraska City Adults

There are 5,463 adults, (1,359 of whom are seniors) in Nebraska City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,680 (49.9%)
Male: 3,689 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nebraska City includes 79.5% White, 6.24% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,85879.5%
Two or more races82711.22%
Other race4606.24%
Black or African American1351.83%
Native American630.85%
Asian260.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5407.33%
Other race4606.24%
Native American490.66%
White230.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,83579.18%
Two or more races2873.89%
Black or African American1351.83%
Asian260.35%
Native American140.19%

Nebraska City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nebraska City 's average per capita income is $49,985. Household income levels show a median of $67,117. The poverty rate stands at 12.14%.

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$102,083-
Families$97,610$112,518
Households$67,117$90,561
Non Families$47,744$59,149

$49,985

Average Income

$67,117

Median Household Income

12.14%

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)