Census ACS 2023 · 17 cities
Most Educated Cities in Nebraska
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Nebraska, Papillion city has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 48.1%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 17 major cities in Nebraska.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sioux City city | 15.9% | $68,397 | 13,871 |
| 2 | Scottsbluff city | 27.2% | $53,448 | 14,406 |
| 3 | Papillion city | 48.1% | $109,602 | 24,063 |
| 4 | Omaha city | 40.3% | $72,708 | 488,197 |
| 5 | North Platte city | 18.2% | $57,805 | 23,030 |
| 6 | Norfolk city | 24.0% | $62,175 | 25,962 |
| 7 | Lincoln city | 41.0% | $69,991 | 291,932 |
| 8 | Lexington city | 14.0% | $62,364 | 10,693 |
| 9 | La Vista city | 35.8% | $78,145 | 16,594 |
| 10 | Kearney city | 36.9% | $69,790 | 34,024 |
| 11 | Hastings city | 28.0% | $61,202 | 25,005 |
| 12 | Grand Island city | 20.7% | $62,439 | 52,761 |
| 13 | Fremont city | 21.5% | $67,179 | 27,321 |
| 14 | Columbus city | 23.3% | $67,212 | 24,188 |
| 15 | Chalco Cdp | 36.1% | $81,427 | 10,625 |
| 16 | Bellevue city | 33.4% | $87,343 | 64,355 |
| 17 | Beatrice city | 19.9% | $54,583 | 12,233 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Papillion city is the #1 ranked city in Nebraska by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 48.1% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Nebraska has 17 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Nebraska.