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Alliance, NE
City in Box Butte County, Nebraska.
Population
8,075
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,650
ZIP codes
0
Alliance and its ZIP codes
Alliance at a glance
- Alliance is about 64 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $65,160, 15% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,800 (32% below Nebraska) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Alliance, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alliance, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,160
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
10.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,697), Irish Americans (1,516), Mexican Americans (867).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Box Butte County. PPP loans are for Alliance.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,782
3,726 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.4M
FY 2026, $9,079 per person
How people get to work
Alliance, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 10.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alliance, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alliance, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Alliance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BereaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HemingfordVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alliance, NE in?
- Alliance is in Box Butte County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Alliance, NE?
- About 8,075 people live in Alliance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alliance?
- Nearby places include Berea (9.4 mi), Hemingford (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023