Grand Island, NE Metro Area is a vibrant community with a population of 76,764 and a population density of 35.14 people per square mile. The city is home to many local businesses, including restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy such as fishing, hiking in the nearby Platte River State Park, and boating on Lake McConaughy. Grand Island has various demographic organizations such as the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Island Visitors Bureau, and more. Local sports teams include football team Grand Island Senior High Islanders and baseball team Grand Island Central Catholic Crusaders while events like Nebraska State Raceway offers thrilling auto racing fun every weekend.
The population in Grand Island Metro Area is 76,764. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grand Island Metro Area is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grand Island Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grand Island Metro Area
- 54.7% are married
- 12.5% are divorced
- 31.9% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Grand Island Metro Area
- 75.3% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 20.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander