Ogallala, NE is a small town located in the Great Plains region of the United States. With a population of 4831 people it is a tight knit community with strong ties between its members. It has seen an increase in population since 2010 and continues to grow even today due to its close proximity to nearby towns and major cities. The town is known for offering various businesses that cater to the needs of the local community, including several shops and restaurants like Big Mac's Pizza Shack, the Cowboy Store, and Cattleman’s Bar & Grill. For those looking for outdoor activities there are many year-round options available such as fishing on Lake McConaughy, hiking at Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area, or camping at nearby lakeside campsites. There are also many organizations involved in the local community offering support such as the American Legion Post #90 or Kiwanis Club of North Platte which help organize local sporting events and other forms of entertainment throughout the year. No matter what one looks for they can find something special in Ogallala, NE.
The population in Ogallala is 4,831. There are 975 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ogallala is 48.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ogallala is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ogallala
- 47.6% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 28.1% are married with children
- 18.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ogallala
- 89.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander