Demographics & People — Blair, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,868 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,264 |
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| Family Households | 2,126 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0582 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,619 |
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| Black or African American | 51 |
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| Asian | 17 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,182 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,401 |
| English | 1,279 |
| Irish | 983 |
| Other groups | 951 |
| Danish | 687 |
| Norwegian | 598 |
| Swedish | 285 |
| French (except Basque) | 232 |
| Czech | 208 |
Language
| English Only | 7,110 |
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| Spanish | 90 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,264 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 453 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,688 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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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 Blair, Nebraska.
