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Valentine

County:
Cherry County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.03
State:
Nebraska

Valentine is a city located in Cherry County, Nebraska. Valentine has a 2026 population of 2,649. It is also the county seat of Cherry County. Valentine is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,628 in 2020.

The median household income in Valentine is $56,898 with a poverty rate of 9.12%. The median age in Valentine is 37.2 years: 35.5 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.2 males.

2.6K
Total Population
874
Density (mi²)
4 0.15%
Growth

Valentine Population

Valentine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,64940.15%
20252,64530.11%
20242,642-3-0.11%
20232,645250.95%
20222,62030.11%
20212,617-12-0.46%
20202,628-111-4.05%
20192,739-25-0.9%
20182,764-16-0.58%
20172,780-25-0.89%
20162,805-18-0.64%
20152,823481.73%
20142,77540.14%
20132,77150.18%
20122,766120.44%
20112,754270.99%
20102,727-10-0.37%
20002,820-6-0.21%
19902,826-3-0.11%
19802,8291676.27%
19702,662-213-7.41%
19602,8751756.48%
19502,70000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 35.5 years

Valentine Adults

There are 2,006 adults, (615 of whom are seniors) in Valentine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,302 (49.4%)
Male: 1,331 (50.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Valentine includes 77.59% White, 8.24% Native American, 6.72% other race, 3.49% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,04377.59%
Native American2178.24%
Other race1776.72%
Asian923.49%
Two or more races793%
Black or African American250.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1314.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,04377.59%
Native American2178.24%
Asian923.49%
Two or more races793%
Other race461.75%
Black or African American250.95%

Valentine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Valentine 's average per capita income is $36,557. Household income levels show a median of $56,898. The poverty rate stands at 9.12%.

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$74,293-
Families$69,330$71,556
Households$56,898$63,957
Non Families$33,571$46,140

$36,557

Average Income

$56,898

Median Household Income

9.12%

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)