Nebraska's Population
Shown in the data table below, Nebraska's population was 2,005,465 as of July 1, 2024.
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 down to find "Place of Birth". "Total population" is the next line. You may have to scroll to the right to see the county.
Additional county and state population information is also in the historical population counts (1900 to 1990) for all counties in Nebraska text file.
Find the estimated population of each community in Nebraska at the American Community Survey – Data Profiles. Select the year you want. Under "Select a Geography Type", select "Place". A box will pop up for you to select the state. Then another box will pop up for you to select the place (community). Then click on "Get Data Profile Links". A listing will pop up. Choose "Social Characteristics". Nebraska and your chosen community will open. Scroll down to find "Place of Birth". "Total population" is the next line. You may have to scroll to the right to see the county.
To find your community's population for 2010–2019, go to City and Town Population Totals: 2010–2019. To find your community's population for 2020–2023, go to City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023.
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Sources: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024 U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Washington, DC. Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, Lincoln, NE.
Notes: The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are as of July 1 of each year. NA = No data available.