Nebraska
93 counties, 593 cities and towns, and 584 ZIP codes.
Population
1,978,707
Land area
76,815sq mi
People per sq mi
26
Cities and towns
593
Largest cities in Nebraska
Nebraska at a glance
- The median household income is $76,475, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,600 (28% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,072 a month.
- Its largest cities are Omaha (488,837), Lincoln (294,856) and Bellevue (64,510).
Local data for Nebraska
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals93
- Emergency Rooms84
- Nursing Homes180
- Schools1,272
- Colleges40
- Libraries267
- Banks1,045
- Post Offices247
- Parks1,015
- Grocery Stores748
- Restaurants5,690
- Affordable Housing215
- Home Health Agencies61
- Hospice Care43
- Dialysis Centers36
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals12
- Community Health Centers87
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment163
- National Cemeteries3
- Private Schools174
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools15
- Superfund Sites19
- Toxic Release Facilities200
- Historic Places801
Housing and community stats
Nebraska, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,475
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$238,600
Prices +2.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,072/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (612,926), Irish Americans (231,984), Mexican Americans (172,513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,063
1,021,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,701
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.5B
FY 2026, $11,484 per person
PPP loans
$5.4B
114,183 loans, 622,897 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.3M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Nebraska, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
1
of 93 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
55,155
130 deaths
Flood insurance policies
5,587
$96.2M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
19
200 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone801 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nebraska, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Largest cities in Nebraska
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 488,837 | 142.9 |
| Lincoln | 294,856 | 101.1 |
| Bellevue | 64,510 | 22.9 |
| Grand Island | 52,884 | 30.1 |
| Kearney | 34,246 | 15 |
| Fremont | 27,567 | 11 |
| Norfolk | 26,054 | 18.1 |
| Papillion | 25,244 | 12.5 |
| Hastings | 25,008 | 14.9 |
| Columbus | 24,488 | 10.6 |
| North Platte | 22,831 | 17.1 |
| La Vista | 16,563 | 5.6 |
| Scottsbluff | 14,376 | 6.6 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | 6.7 |
| Beatrice | 12,225 | 9.5 |
| Lexington | 10,862 | 5.1 |
| Chalco | 10,595 | 2.7 |
| Gretna | 9,193 | 7 |
| Gering | 8,550 | 5.6 |
| York | 8,141 | 6.6 |
| Alliance | 8,075 | 4.9 |
| Blair | 7,914 | 5.5 |
| Seward | 7,678 | 4.4 |
| Crete | 7,527 | 4 |
| Nebraska City | 7,369 | 5 |
Counties, cities and towns in Nebraska
Population shown. Largest 400 of 593 cities and towns listed
- Douglas County590,736
- Lancaster County326,696
- Sarpy County197,389
- Hall County62,536
- Buffalo County50,579
- Dodge County37,351
- Scotts Bluff County35,843
- Madison County35,532
- Platte County34,716
- Lincoln County33,802
- Adams County31,052
- Cass County27,161
- Dawson County24,202
- Saunders County23,048
- Gage County21,629
- Dakota County21,354
- Washington County21,106
- Seward County17,641
- Otoe County16,241
- Saline County14,650
- York County14,286
- Box Butte County10,714
- Colfax County10,641
- Red Willow County10,557
- Custer County10,518
- Holt County10,102
- Wayne County9,844
- Cheyenne County9,533
- Hamilton County9,464
- Phelps County9,009
- Cuming County8,975
- Butler County8,424
- Knox County8,363
- Cedar County8,315
- Keith County8,219
- Dawes County8,140
- Richardson County7,751
- Merrick County7,724
- Pierce County7,325
- Jefferson County7,161
- Nemaha County7,046
- Burt County6,740
- Kearney County6,713
- Thurston County6,627
- Howard County6,534
- Antelope County6,305
- Clay County6,095
- Stanton County5,796
- Dixon County5,545
- Fillmore County5,541
- Cherry County5,498
- Boone County5,356
- Johnson County5,261
- Polk County5,225
- Sheridan County5,014
- Thayer County4,901
- Furnas County4,568
- Morrill County4,534
- Nuckolls County4,087
- Valley County4,066
- Chase County3,671
- Webster County3,360
- Nance County3,324
- Kimball County3,248
- Sherman County2,967
- Brown County2,869
- Harlan County2,847
- Franklin County2,846
- Perkins County2,821
- Frontier County2,569
- Hitchcock County2,569
- Pawnee County2,530
- Greeley County2,202
- Gosper County2,040
- Deuel County1,847
- Garden County1,761
- Dundy County1,736
- Garfield County1,718
- Boyd County1,688
- Rock County1,319
- Sioux County1,171
- Wheeler County847
- Hayes County843
- Keya Paha County822
- Logan County773
- Banner County742
- Hooker County647
- Grant County626
- Loup County578
- Thomas County564
- Arthur County484
- McPherson County475
- Blaine County422
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Nebraska?
- Nebraska has 93 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Nebraska?
- Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, with a population of about 488,837.
- What is the population of Nebraska?
- Nebraska has about 1,978,707 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nebraska?
- There are 584 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Nebraska.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)