Demographics & People — Nebraska City, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,287 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
| Median Age | 38.8 |
| Total Households | 2,817 |
| Family Households | 1,612 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2782 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,872 |
| Black or African American | 113 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,034 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,372 |
| German | 1,986 |
| Other groups | 1,457 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,050 |
| Irish | 977 |
| Hispanic: Colombian | 485 |
| Hispanic: South American | 485 |
| English | 480 |
| American | 407 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 267 |
Language
| English Only | 6,018 |
| Spanish | 861 |
| Population 5+ | 6,967 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 571 |
| Population 18+ | 5,423 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| 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 Nebraska City, Nebraska.