Grand Island, NE

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2021 Population
52,755
2.94% 1-year growth
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.9
0.286% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
12.7%
7.67% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$58,162
2.92% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$157,400
6.21% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
26,102
1.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grand Island, NE had a population of 52.8k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $58,162. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grand Island, NE grew from 51,250 to 52,755, a 2.94% increase and its median household income grew from $56,513 to $58,162, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Island, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.5%), Other (Hispanic) (15.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.48%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%).

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.

89.3% of the residents in Grand Island, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grand Island, NE are Central Community College (2,747 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Grand Island, NE was $157,400, and the homeownership rate was 59.7%.

Most people in Grand Island, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Island, NE was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Grand Island, NE is home to a population of 52.8k people, from which 89.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.6% of Grand Island, NE residents were born outside of the country (8.73k people).

In 2021, there were 4.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.9k people) in Grand Island, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k Other (Hispanic) and 6.54k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

89.3%
2021 Citizenship
89.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.3% of Grand Island, NE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Island, NE was 89.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Island, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    31.9k ± 336
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    7.95k ± 1.07k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.54k ± 922
33%
Hispanic Population
17.4k people

In 2021, there were 4.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.9k people) in Grand Island, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.95k Other (Hispanic) and 6.54k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

33% of the people in Grand Island, NE are hispanic (17.4k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    49,893 ± 5,413 people
  2. Guatemala
    9,174 ± 2,346 people
  3. India
    6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

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Foreign-Born Population

16.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.73k people
16.8%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.59k people

As of 2021, 16.6% of Grand Island, NE residents (8.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Island, NE was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    765 ± 177
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    450 ± 182
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    302 ± 130

Grand Island, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Grand Island, NE employs 26.1k people. The largest industries in Grand Island, NE are Manufacturing (5,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,672 people), and Retail Trade (3,324 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,625), Educational Services ($55,985), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,375).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

26.1k
2021 Value
± 1,221
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 6.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Island, NE grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 25.6k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Island, NE, are Production Occupations (4,281 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,572 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,274 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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Employment by Industries

26.1k
2021 Value
± 1,221
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 6.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Island, NE grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 25.6k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Island, NE, are Manufacturing (5,438 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,672 people), and Retail Trade (3,324 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

$43,111
Median earning men ± $1,483
$32,643
Median earning women ± $1,474

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,296), Public Administration ($54,792), and Wholesale Trade ($50,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,139), Information ($44,464), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,350).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $26B
  2. $14.9B
  3. $13.5B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B
2020 Value in Nebraska
$286B
Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska
97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $10.2B
  2. $7.65B
  3. $6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

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.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska1
  1. Deb Fischer
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
  2. Pete Ricketts
    Assumed office on January 23, 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.

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US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Grand Island, NE awarded 2,747 degrees. The student population of Grand Island, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,537 male students and 3,772 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Island, NE are White (2,020 and 73.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (627 and 22.8%), Black or African American (59 and 2.15%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (19 and 0.692%).

The largest universities in Grand Island, NE by number of degrees awarded are Central Community College (2,747 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Grand Island, NE are General Business Administration & Management (439 and 16%), Welding Technology (196 and 7.14%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (182 and 6.63%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,309 students enrolled in Grand Island, NE, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,370 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 182 degrees awarded
  2. 90 degrees awarded
  3. 55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Grand Island, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 182 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Grand Island, NE according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,747 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Community College with 2,747 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,481 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Island, NE, which is 1.17 times more than the 1,266 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,020 degrees mean that there were 3.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 627 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($450) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Grand Island, NE was $157,400 in 2021, which is 0.643 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,200 to $157,400, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Island, NE is 59.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grand Island, NE have an average commute time of 17.9 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.

Median household income in Grand Island, NE is $58,162. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Grand Island, NE was Census Tract 6 with a value of $82,594, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $73,554 and $66,579.

Property

$157,400
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,563
$11,875
Median Property Taxes
±$776

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.

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Rent vs Own

59.7%
Homeownership
2021
68.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 59.7% of the housing units in Grand Island, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 6
  2. Census Tract 5
  3. Census Tract 12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Island, NE was Census Tract 6 with a value of $82,594, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $73,554 and $66,579.

The following map shows all of the places in Grand Island, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$58,162
Median Household Income
± $3,819
19.9k
Number of Households
± 1,029

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.9k households in Grand Island, NE grew to $58,162 from the previous year's value of $56,513.

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.
0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska
0.441
2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.8%)
  2. Carpooled (13%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.1%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Grand Island, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (2.1%).

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

17.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Island, NE have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Grand Island, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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 & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Island, NE (6.6k out of 51.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

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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86.8% of the population of Grand Island, NE has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hall County, NE see 1658 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.28% increase from the previous year (1621 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1130 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 264 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,658 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hall County, NE

Primary care physicians in Hall County, NE see an average of 1,658 patients per year. This represents a 2.28% increase from the previous year (1,621 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hall County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.2% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.2%
Uninsured
48.7%
Employer Coverage
15.1%
Medicaid
10.4%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
1.28%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Island, NE grew by 2.43% from 12.8% to 13.2%.

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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