Nebraska is a state located in the midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwest; and Wyoming to the west. With a population of 1,951,480 as of 2020, Nebraska's economy is mainly agricultural based with cattle ranching being one of its major industries. Omaha and Lincoln, two of its largest cities, are home to numerous local businesses such as The Old Market Shopping District in Omaha and Haymarket Park in Lincoln. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Chadron State Park or camping at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. In addition there are many demographic organizations available such as NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) or LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens). Nebraska also hosts some local sporting events such as NCAA college baseball games and Big Ten football matches every year.
The population in Nebraska is 1,951,480. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nebraska is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nebraska is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nebraska
- 53.0% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in Nebraska
- 79.8% are White
- 4.6% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 10.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander