Demographics & People — Grand Island, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 52,761 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~53,200 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Total Households | 20,620 |
| Family Households | 12,921 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5121 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,761 |
| Black or African American | 2,217 |
| Asian | 685 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,673 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 18,121 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 17,957 |
| German | 13,173 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,895 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10,036 |
| Irish | 4,786 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 4,574 |
| Hispanic: Guatemalan | 3,596 |
| English | 3,433 |
| American | 2,872 |
Language
| English Only | 33,769 |
| Spanish | 13,209 |
| Population 5+ | 48,533 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,308 |
| Population 18+ | 37,972 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grand Island, Nebraska.