Grand Island, Nebraska

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
52,822
Population
$59,061
Median Income
$183,700
Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Demographics

Grand Island has a population of 52,822 with a median age of 35.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
68.8%
Hispanic
34.0%
Black
4.0%
Asian
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population52,822
Median Age35.0
White68.8%
Black or African American4.0%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino34.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Grand Island is $59,061, which is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $31,500. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

$59,061
Median Household Income
$31,500
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Grand Island is 3.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Grand Island, 83.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
83.1%
Bachelor's+
20.9%
Graduate+
7.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.0%

Housing

The median home value in Grand Island is $183,700, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $886. The homeownership rate is 58.6%.

$183,700
Median Home Value
$886/mo
Median Rent
58.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$183,700
Median Monthly Rent$886
Homeownership Rate58.6%
Vacancy Rate4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grand Island, Nebraska?
The population of Grand Island, Nebraska is 52,822 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grand Island, Nebraska?
The median household income in Grand Island, Nebraska is $59,061. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Grand Island, Nebraska?
The median home value in Grand Island, Nebraska is $183,700. The median monthly rent is $886.
What percentage of people in Grand Island have a college degree?
In Grand Island, Nebraska, 20.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 83.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Grand Island, Nebraska an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Grand Island, Nebraska is 3.1x (median home value $183,700 vs. median income $59,061), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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