119th Congress · NE-3
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District (NE-3) has a population of 652,053. The median household income is $66,736 and the median age is 40.0.
652,053
Population
9
People / sq mi
$66,736
Median Income
40.0
Median Age
NE-3 covers 69,614 sq mi of land at 9.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$66,736
Median Household Income
$35,758
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$170,400
Median Home Value
$837
Median Rent
71.3%
Homeownership
Education
91.0%
High School+
24.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District (NE-3) has a population of 652,053 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District is $66,736, with a per capita income of $35,758.
Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District is 84.5% White, 1.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What distinguishes Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District is density: among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, around 9 people per square mile. With 652,053 residents, Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Nebraska.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $66,736, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.5%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $170,400, with typical rent around $837.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.4%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.