A one-house legislature
Nebraska is the only state with a unicameral, officially nonpartisan legislature, adopted by voters in 1934.
Capital: LincolnLargest city: OmahaNickname: The Cornhusker StateStatehood: 1867
Nebraska at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
200,329 km²
16th largest state
Population
2,005,465
10.1 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 37th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
7.7%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$207 billion
$76,055 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
24,443
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
18,308
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+6,135
Births minus deaths
Population change
+17,601
July 2023–June 2024
Nebraska data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Nebraska
93 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Nebraska, United States
Douglas County
County seat: Omaha
585,461
Population
$45,178
Income per capita
$245,800
Median home value
3.8%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 326 mi²
- Population density
- 1,793 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
93 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Nebraska
Birthplace of Arbor Day
Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska in 1872, when an estimated one million trees were planted.
Sandhill crane migration
Each spring hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes gather along the Platte River in central Nebraska.
College World Series
Omaha has hosted the NCAA Men's College World Series every year since 1950.