Nebraska

Nebraska

State in United States


Nebraska has a land area of 76,796.2 square miles and a water area of 530.6 square miles. It is the 15th largest state by area. Nebraska is bordered by Missouri, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, and Wyoming.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    1,963,692
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    37.2 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    322,833
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $89,392
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    18%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    1,528,356
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    1.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    785,982
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $912
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    57.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    42.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $204,900
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    253,400
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    532,582
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    12.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Nebraska is located in Kansas City Regional Office. Within Nebraska there are . Throughout Nebraska there are 105 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: NEBRASKA

The Director’s Office is your first point of contact at HUD. If you have general questions about HUD or its programs, please call or email us.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: NEBRASKA

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: NEBRASKA

TANF OFFICE HUD: NEBRASKA

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: NEBRASKA

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RENTAL HELP: NEBRASKA

Prevent an Eviction

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: NEBRASKA

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Nebraska

Age and Sex

37.2 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Nebraska

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Age and Sex

37.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Nebraska
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Nebraska

Older Population

16.40 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Nebraska

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Older Population

16.40 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Nebraska
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Nebraska

Veterans

7.40 +/- 0.3

Veterans in Nebraska

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Veterans

7.40 +/- 0.3
Veterans in Nebraska
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Nebraska

Median Household Income

$66,817 +/- $1,060

Median Household Income in Nebraska

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Median Household Income

$66,817 +/- $1,060
Median Household Income in Nebraska
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Nebraska

Poverty

10.80 +/- 0.6

Poverty in Nebraska

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Poverty

10.80 +/- 0.6
Poverty in Nebraska
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Nebraska

Educational Attainment

41.40 +/- 1.5

Educational Attainment in Nebraska

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Educational Attainment

41.40 +/- 1.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Nebraska
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Nebraska

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Nebraska

Employment rate

66.40% +/- 0.5%

Employment rate in Nebraska

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Employment rate

66.40% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Nebraska
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: NEBRASKA

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HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southwest Region This Mailing list’s purpose will be to provide updates and announcements for the Southwest Region Multifamily stakeholders, owners, management agents, and lenders.

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023