Nebraska Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Nebraska?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nebraska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 75.3% of the total population.

Q: Is Nebraska becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Nebraska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 41.3/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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Nebraska Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,978,707

Diversity Score

41.3

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

75.3%%

Nebraska Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Nebraska Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Nebraska has increased significantly.

Nebraska Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	1,489,928	75.3%
Hispanic or Latino	252,023	12.7%
Black / African American	90,861	4.6%
Two or More Races	76,059	3.8%
Asian	50,564	2.6%
Native American	11,301	0.6%
Other Race	7,093	0.4%
Pacific Islander	878	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Nebraska

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nebraska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 75.3% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Nebraska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 41.3/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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