Ralston, NE

Census Place

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2024 Population

6,472

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

1.36% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

3.95%

48.3% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,403

5.87% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$230,800

6.95% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,713

3.8% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Ralston, 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.

97.1% of the residents in Ralston, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ralston, NE are Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy (173 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Ralston, NE was $230,800, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Ralston, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Ralston, NE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Ralston, NE is home to a population of 6.47k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.15% of Ralston, NE residents were born outside of the country (463 people).

In 2024, there were 6.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.58k people) in Ralston, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 700 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 636 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2024 Citizenship

93.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.1% of Ralston, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ralston, NE was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ralston, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ralston, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.58k ± 517
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
700 ± 563
Other (Hispanic)
636 ± 355

24.3%

Hispanic Population

1.57k people

24.3% of the people in Ralston, NE are hispanic (1.57k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,802 ± 5,303 people
Guatemala
13,722 ± 2,866 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

7.15%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

463 people

9.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

597 people

As of 2024, 7.15% of Ralston, NE residents (463 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 Ralston, NE was 9.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ralston, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
127 ± 71
Gulf War (1990s)
116 ± 112
Gulf War (2001-)
87 ± 61

Ralston, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

88.2% of the population of Ralston, NE has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 7.69% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% 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, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

7.69%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ralston, NE grew by 54.7% from 7.6% to 11.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of Ralston, NE employs 3.71k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ralston, NE were Retail Trade (437 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), and Manufacturing (372 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($90,787), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,333), and Transportation & Warehousing ($78,229).

Employment

Occupations

3.71k

2024 Value

± 409

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ralston, NE grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 3.58k employees to 3.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ralston, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (410 people), Sales & Related Occupations (392 people), and Management Occupations (321 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ralston, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.71k

2024 Value

± 409

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 15.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ralston, NE grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 3.58k employees to 3.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ralston, NE, are Retail Trade (437 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (429 people), and Manufacturing (372 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ralston, NE, though some of these residents may live in Ralston, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,625

Median earning men ± $2,846

$45,505

Median earning women ± $1,876

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($91,343), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,563), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,056).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,929), Public Administration ($63,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ralston, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.9%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nebraska.

Deb Fischer

Senator from Nebraska

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Pete Ricketts

Senator from Nebraska

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Ralston, NE awarded 173 degrees. The student population of Ralston, NE in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 31 male students and 210 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ralston, NE are White (98 and 56.6%), Hispanic or Latino (48 and 27.7%), Black or African American (19 and 11%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.89%).

The largest universities in Ralston, NE by number of degrees awarded are Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy (173 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ralston, NE are General Cosmetology (81 and 46.8%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (60 and 34.7%), and Barbering (27 and 15.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 241 students enrolled in Ralston, NE, 12.9% men and 87.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 147 records, of which 93.9% were women and 6.12% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
81 degrees awarded
Barbering
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ralston, NE was General Cosmetology with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Ralston, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

173 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy with 173 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 27 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ralston, NE, which is 0.185 times less than the 146 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 98 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ralston, NE was $230,800 in 2024, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $215,800 to $230,800, a 6.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Ralston, NE is 63.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Ralston, NE have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ralston, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$230,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,398

$1,819

Median Property Taxes

±$237

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 Ralston, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

63.3%

Homeownership

2024

55.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 63.3% of the housing units in Ralston, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,403

Median Household Income

± $10,627

2.87k

Number of Households

± 355

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.87k households in Ralston, NE grew to $69,403 from the previous year's value of $65,557.

The following chart displays the households in Ralston, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ralston, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (9.29%)

In 2024, 80.7% of workers in Ralston, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (9.29%).

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.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ralston, NE have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.56% of the workforce in Ralston, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ralston, NE (255 out of 6.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ralston, 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.