Nebraska City is a city located in Otoe County Nebraska. Nebraska City has a 2024 population of 7,481. It is also the county seat of Otoe County. Nebraska City is currently growing at a rate of 0.9% annually and its population has increased by 3.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,212 in 2020.
The average household income in Nebraska City is $74,966 with a poverty rate of 17.41%. The median age in Nebraska City is 38.8 years: 34.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nebraska City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,805 | 79.99% |
| Other race | 658 | 9.07% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,850 | 2.49 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 1,244 | 3.37 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 1,188 | 1.28 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Female | 316 | 3.48 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 102 | 2.82 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 592 | 12.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 816 | 17.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 323 | 6.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,628 | 34.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 4.97% |
| Some College | 951 | 20.11% |
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 | 3,941 | 3,730 | 920 |
| Hispanic | 567 | 387 | 173 |
| Other Race | 382 | 346 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 158 | 46 |
| Native American | 41 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 31 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,500 | $58,367 | $43,734 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,648 | $73,375 | $58,661 |
| High School Graduate | $33,919 | $46,563 | $18,598 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,522 | $0 | $25,272 |
| Overall | $42,076 | $53,371 | $29,939 |
| Some College | $41,295 | $51,042 | $33,214 |
$42,076
Average Earnings
$53,371
Average Male
$29,939
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.3% of Nebraska City residents speak only English, while 13.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,586 | 942 | 16.86% |
| Multiple | 646 | 197 | 30.5% |
| Black | 85 | 57 | 67.06% |
| Native | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1,027 | 21 | 2.04% |
17.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.42%
Male Poverty Rate
20.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nebraska City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nebraska City is Hispanic, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.67% |
| High School | 17.6% |
| Some College | 11.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 14.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,125 | $88,150 |
| Households | $63,732 | $74,966 |
| Married Families | $96,378 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,763 | $53,622 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
571
Number of Veterans
480
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Second Gulf War | 148 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 12.4% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
61.8%
Born in Nebraska City
86.58%
Native Born
13.42%
Foreign Born
11.24%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
86.58% of Nebraska City residents were born in the United States, with 61.8% having been born in Nebraska. 11.24% 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 | 7,817 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2028 | 7,750 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 7,683 | 68 | 0.89% |
| 2026 | 7,615 | 67 | 0.89% |
| 2025 | 7,548 | 67 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 7,481 | 67 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 7,414 | 69 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 7,345 | 68 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 7,277 | 65 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 7,212 | -71 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 7,283 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 7,281 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 7,279 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 7,270 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 7,264 | 13 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 7,251 | 30 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 7,221 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 7,252 | -38 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 7,290 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,292 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,228 | 681 | 10.4% |
| 1990 | 6,547 | -580 | -8.14% |
| 1980 | 7,127 | -314 | -4.22% |
| 1970 | 7,441 | 189 | 2.61% |
| 1960 | 7,252 | 380 | 5.53% |
| 1950 | 6,872 | -467 | -6.36% |
| 1940 | 7,339 | 109 | 1.51% |
| 1930 | 7,230 | 951 | 15.15% |
| 1920 | 6,279 | 791 | 14.41% |
| 1910 | 5,488 | -1,892 | -25.64% |
| 1900 | 7,380 | -4,561 | -38.2% |
| 1890 | 11,941 | 7,123 | 147.84% |
| 1880 | 4,818 | -1,232 | -20.36% |
| 1870 | 6,050 | -1,767 | -22.6% |