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Nebraska City

County:
Otoe County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.973
State:
Nebraska

Nebraska City is a city located in Otoe County, Nebraska. Nebraska City has a 2025 population of 7,604 . It is also the county seat of Otoe County . Nebraska City is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 5.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,213 in 2020.

The average household income in Nebraska City is $86,123 with a poverty rate of 12.55%. The median age in Nebraska City is 37.7 years: 34 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.2 males.

7.6K
Total Population
1,529
Density (mi²)
78 1.04%
Growth

Nebraska City Population

Nebraska City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nebraska City includes 80.58% White, 9.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (80.58%)

Other race (9.66%)

Two or more races (7.53%)

Black or African American (1.55%)

Native American (0.67%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,87280.58%
Other race7049.66%
Two or more races5497.53%
Black or African American1131.55%
Native American490.67%

Nebraska City Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nebraska City's average per capita income is $46,944. Household income levels show a median of $67,993. The poverty rate stands at 12.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$98,571-
Families$89,840$101,150
Households$67,993$86,123
Non Families$46,445$62,562

$46,944

Average Income

$67,993

Median Household Income

12.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)