Demographics & People — Neligh, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 42.7 |
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| Total Households | 682 |
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| Family Households | 407 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1947 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,511 |
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| Black or African American | 3 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 705 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 541 |
| Irish | 280 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 150 |
| Other groups | 128 |
| English | 117 |
| Swedish | 87 |
| Norwegian | 63 |
| Danish | 57 |
Language
| English Only | 1,354 |
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| Spanish | 145 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,506 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 101 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,158 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 12.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Neligh, Nebraska.
