Census ACS 2023 · 17 cities
Richest Cities in Nebraska
Income levels vary widely across Nebraska's 17 major cities. Papillion city leads with a median household income of $109,602. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in Nebraska can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Sioux City city | $68,397 | $160,900 | 13,871 |
| 2 | Scottsbluff city | $53,448 | $141,300 | 14,406 |
| 3 | Papillion city | $109,602 | $290,900 | 24,063 |
| 4 | Omaha city | $72,708 | $230,100 | 488,197 |
| 5 | North Platte city | $57,805 | $159,500 | 23,030 |
| 6 | Norfolk city | $62,175 | $199,100 | 25,962 |
| 7 | Lincoln city | $69,991 | $248,200 | 291,932 |
| 8 | Lexington city | $62,364 | $155,200 | 10,693 |
| 9 | La Vista city | $78,145 | $244,900 | 16,594 |
| 10 | Kearney city | $69,790 | $235,800 | 34,024 |
| 11 | Hastings city | $61,202 | $177,200 | 25,005 |
| 12 | Grand Island city | $62,439 | $202,600 | 52,761 |
| 13 | Fremont city | $67,179 | $194,400 | 27,321 |
| 14 | Columbus city | $67,212 | $198,900 | 24,188 |
| 15 | Chalco Cdp | $81,427 | $224,400 | 10,625 |
| 16 | Bellevue city | $87,343 | $230,800 | 64,355 |
| 17 | Beatrice city | $54,583 | $152,900 | 12,233 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Papillion city is the #1 ranked city in Nebraska by median household income, with a value of $109,602 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.