Nebraska Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,957,609 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 25.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.63% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 786,867 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Nebraska grew by 10.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,965,884 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Nebraska has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,987 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Nebraska is about 4% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,658 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,035 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Nebraska is about 13.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,035 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Nebraska spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,376 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,179 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 691 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nebraska:
Garfield County (6.8 min), Garden County (7.1 min), Box Butte County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Cass County (28.7 min), Saunders County (26.4 min), Howard County (25.9 min).
The average commute time in Nebraska is 17 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Nebraska has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nebraska:
Sarpy County (0.3), Lancaster County (0.3), Douglas County (0.3).
Lowest:
Dakota County (0.2), Colfax County (0.2), Dawson County (0.2).
Health
Nebraska has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Nebraska | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nebraska:
Wayne County (0.8), Sarpy County (0.8), Lancaster County (0.8).
Lowest:
Thurston County (0.8), Pawnee County (0.8), Dundy County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nebraska.
What is the population of Nebraska?
The population of Nebraska is 1,957,609, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Nebraska?
The population density of Nebraska is 25.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Nebraska?
The median household income in Nebraska is $74,987, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Nebraska?
The median home price in Nebraska is $167,658, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Nebraska?
The unemployment rate in Nebraska is 3.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.