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Dive into each indicator for Nebraska.
2.00 M
Total population
37th in the U.S.
10 /km²
Density
36.9 years
Median age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
770,000
Households
73.7%
Urban population
24.5%
Under 18
16.1%
65 and older
77.9 years
Life expectancy
Omaha–Council Bluffs (≈ 970,000)
Largest metro
+0.6%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
78.0%
White (non-Hispanic)
12.6%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 252,000
5.2%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
≈ 9.0%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 12,000
Sudanese & other African refugees
Concentrated in Omaha/Lincoln
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1870–20242 M▲ 1567%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1870–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–202312.6%▲ 448%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1980–20235.2%▲ 68%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202377.9 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 2.00 M | 37th in the U.S. |
| Density | 10 /km² | |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
| Female | 50.1% | |
| Male | 49.9% | |
| Households | 770,000 | |
| Urban population | 73.7% | |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | |
| 65 and older | 16.1% | |
| Life expectancy | 77.9 years | |
| Largest metro | Omaha–Council Bluffs (≈ 970,000) | |
| Growth | +0.6%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 78.0% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% | ≈ 252,000 |
| Black or African American | 5.2% | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | |
| Asian | 2.7% | |
| Native American | 1.1% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 9.0% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Sudanese & other African refugees | ≈ 12,000 | Concentrated in Omaha/Lincoln |
Compared to the United States
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