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Nebraska rankings

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Omaha (488,837 residents)Lincoln (294,856 residents)Bellevue (64,510 residents)Grand Island (52,884 residents)Kearney (34,246 residents)Fremont (27,567 residents)Norfolk (26,054 residents)Papillion (25,244 residents)Hastings (25,008 residents)Columbus (24,488 residents)North Platte (22,831 residents)La Vista (16,563 residents)Scottsbluff (14,376 residents)South Sioux City (13,907 residents)Beatrice (12,225 residents)Lexington (10,862 residents)Chalco (10,595 residents)Gretna (9,193 residents)Gering (8,550 residents)York (8,141 residents)Alliance (8,075 residents)Blair (7,914 residents)Seward (7,678 residents)Crete (7,527 residents)Nebraska City (7,369 residents)McCook (7,314 residents)Plattsmouth (6,731 residents)Schuyler (6,578 residents)Ralston (6,472 residents)Sidney (6,419 residents)Wayne (6,121 residents)Offutt AFB (6,074 residents)Holdrege (5,546 residents)Chadron (5,160 residents)Wahoo (4,929 residents)Ogallala (4,777 residents)Aurora (4,664 residents)Waverly (4,440 residents)Falls City (4,077 residents)Cozad (3,937 residents)
Map of Nebraska: the 40 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in Nebraska

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in Nebraska

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in Nebraska

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in Nebraska

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in Nebraska

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in Nebraska

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in Nebraska

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in Nebraska

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in Nebraska

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in Nebraska

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

Best Nebraska metro areas for fast food and counter workers

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Best Nebraska metro areas for registered nurses

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Best Nebraska metro areas for general and operations managers

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Best Nebraska metro areas for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Best Nebraska metro areas for retail salespersons

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Best Nebraska metro areas for cashiers

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Best Nebraska metro areas for stockers and order fillers

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Best Nebraska metro areas for nursing assistants

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Best Nebraska metro areas for secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive

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Best Nebraska metro areas for customer service representatives

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Best Nebraska metro areas for laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

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Best Nebraska metro areas for home health and personal care aides

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Best Nebraska metro areas for waiters and waitresses

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Best Nebraska metro areas for janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

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Best Nebraska metro areas for teaching assistants, except postsecondary

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