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Grand Island Public Schools
Grand Island Public Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 54,178. The median household income is $65,581 and the median age is 35.2.
54,178
Population
1627
People / sq mi
$65,581
Median Income
35.2
Median Age
Grand Island Public Schools covers 33 sq mi of land at 1626.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,581
Median Household Income
$34,373
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$222,100
Median Home Value
$947
Median Rent
58.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.9%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Island Public Schools serves a community with a population of 54,178 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Grand Island Public Schools is $65,581, with a per capita income of $34,373. The poverty rate is 13.1%.
Grand Island Public Schools is 60.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 36.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Grand Island Public Schools, 83.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Grand Island Public Schools is $222,100, with a median rent of $947. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.
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Data for Grand Island Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3100016).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.