Compressed natural gas (CNG) consumption for vehicle use was volatile from January to August, just like in 2023, but leveled out the rest of 2024. Consumption was at the upper boundary or above the five–year range the majority of the time in 2024. Consumption was above the five–year average for eleven months of the year. 2024 consumption mimicked the year 2023 consumption with the exception of February. This is seen in Figure 1.

Vehicles registered in the state are counted in the table below by the type of fuel they consume.

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Shown in the data table below, Nebraska's population was 2,005,465 as of July 1, 2024.

Census data for 2000 to 2022 are in the first three tables, and census data for 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020 are in the fourth table. Also see Population.

Find the estimated population of each county in Nebraska at the American Community Survey - Data Profiles. Select the year you want. Under "Select a Geography Type", select "County". A box will pop up for you to select the state. Then another box will pop up for you to select the county. Then click on "Get Data Profile Links". A listing will pop up. Choose "Social Characteristics". Nebraska and your chosen county will open. Scroll way down to find "Place of Birth". "Total population" is the next line.

The graph and data table below show motor vehicle registrations in Nebraska each year. For select years, historical numbers are available.

According to the data table below, travel on all roads and streets in Nebraska in June 2025 decreased less than one percent (0.1%), or three million miles, compared to the same month a year ago. June 2025 travel increased less than one percent (0.6%), or 11 million miles, from May 2025.

It can be seen in Figure 1 that miles traveled in June 2025 were equivalent to the miles traveled in June 2024 (last year). June travel was above the five–year average and at the upper boundary of the five–year range.

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Freezing weather during the winter or sweltering weather during the summer can increase your utility bills. You can find out how much of the rise in cost is a result of the weather by using a unit of measure called the "degree day".