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Grant, NE
City in Perkins County, Nebraska.
Population
1,413
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,804
ZIP codes
0
Grant and its ZIP codes
Grant at a glance
- Grant is about 70 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 90th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $71,389, 7% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,600 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Grant, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grant, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,389
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$154,600
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
9.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (570), Irish Americans (109), Mexican Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perkins County. PPP loans are for Grant.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,027
1,145 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.1M
FY 2026, $9,480 per person
How people get to work
Grant, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 9.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
581
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 14°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Grant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadridVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ElsieVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| VenangoVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| BruleVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OgallalaCity | 20 mi | 5 |
| RoscoeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| LamarVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| ImperialCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| Big SpringsVillage | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| ChampionCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Amherst, COCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxtonVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| MartinCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| EndersCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
| WallaceVillage | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grant, NE in?
- Grant is in Perkins County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Grant, NE?
- About 1,413 people live in Grant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grant?
- Nearby places include Madrid (9.8 mi), Elsie (18 mi), Venango (18 mi), Brule (19 mi), Ogallala (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023