Grand Island, NE

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    76,794
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.7%
    16.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,704
    3.42% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $218,400
    8.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    38,195
    0.826% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Grand Island, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    91% of the residents in Grand Island, NE are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Grand Island, NE are Central Community College (2,842 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Grand Island, NE was $218,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%.

    Most people in Grand Island, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Island, NE was 2 cars per household.

    Grand Island, NE borders Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, and Kearney, NE.

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    Population & Diversity

    Grand Island, NE is home to a population of 76.8k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.1% of Grand Island, NE residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 4.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.8k people) in Grand Island, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.4k Other (Hispanic) and 6.53k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    91%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 91% of Grand Island, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Island, NE was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Island, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      50.8k ± 486
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      10.4k ± 1.26k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.53k ± 1.06k
    27.3%
    Hispanic Population
    20.9k people

    In 2024, there were 4.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.8k people) in Grand Island, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.4k Other (Hispanic) and 6.53k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    27.3% of the people in Grand Island, NE are hispanic (20.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grand Island, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    14.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    10.8k people
    13.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    10.3k people

    As of 2024, 14.1% of Grand Island, NE residents (10.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Island, NE was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,209 ± 202
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      638 ± 199
    3. Korea
      285 ± 126

    Grand Island, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Grand Island, NE.

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    Health

    88.3% of the population of Grand Island, NE has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1,343 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,343 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

    Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,343 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,343 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.7%
    Uninsured
    46.4%
    Employer Coverage
    13.8%
    Medicaid
    11.8%
    Medicare
    15.1%
    Non-Group
    1.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Island, NE grew by 1.38% from 11.5% to 11.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Island, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Grand Island, NE employs 38.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grand Island, NE were Manufacturing (6,937 people), Retail Trade (4,796 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,648 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,750), Finance & Insurance ($57,083), and Information ($55,481).

    Employment

    Occupations

    38.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,403
    −0.826%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Island, NE declined at a rate of −0.826%, from 38.5k employees to 38.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Island, NE, are Production Occupations (4,820 people), Management Occupations (3,912 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Island, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    38.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,403
    −0.826%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Island, NE declined at a rate of −0.826%, from 38.5k employees to 38.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Island, NE, are Manufacturing (6,937 people), Retail Trade (4,796 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,648 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Island, NE, though some of these residents may live in Grand Island, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,356
    Median earning men ± $1,444
    $37,887
    Median earning women ± $1,972

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($68,895), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,212), and Information ($66,176).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,473), Manufacturing ($47,423), and Information ($44,952).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 185
      Construction
    2. 146
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 138
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $535k
      Manufacturing
    2. $292k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $166k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Grand Island, NE awarded 2,842 degrees. The student population of Grand Island, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,952 male students and 3,975 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Island, NE are White (1,932 and 68%), Hispanic or Latino (778 and 27.4%), Black or African American (65 and 2.29%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (31 and 1.09%).

    The largest universities in Grand Island, NE by number of degrees awarded are Central Community College (2,842 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Grand Island, NE are General Business Administration & Management (532 and 18.7%), Welding Technology (213 and 7.49%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (204 and 7.18%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 6,927 students enrolled in Grand Island, NE, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,692 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      268 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      127 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      126 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Grand Island, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 268 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Grand Island, NE according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Central Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    2,842 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Community College with 2,842 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 1,503 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Island, NE, which is 1.12 times more than the 1,339 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,932 degrees mean that there were 2.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 778 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grand Island, NE was $218,400 in 2024, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $201,600 to $218,400, a 8.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Island, NE is 65.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grand Island, NE have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Island, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $218,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,631
    $19,832
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$929

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Island, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Island, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.5% of the housing units in Grand Island, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Island, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,704
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,612
    30.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,298

    In 2024, the median household income of the 30.3k households in Grand Island, NE grew to $69,704 from the previous year's value of $67,397.

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Island, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand Island, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (12%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.94%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Grand Island, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grand Island, NE have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Grand Island, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Island, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Island, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Island, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Island, NE (9.6k out of 75.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Island, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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