Grand Island, NE Demographics
A map of Grand Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 30,904 | 58.2% |
Hispanic | 18,238 | 34.3% |
Black | 1,785 | 3.4% |
Multiracial | 1,173 | 2.2% |
Asian | 658 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 373 | 0.7% |
Grand Island, Nebraska had a population of 53,131 in 2020. It was 58.2% White, 3.4% Black, 1.2% Asian, 34.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Grand Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Grand Island's White Population
30,904 residents of Grand Island identify as White, or 58.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Grand Island less than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #574 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is less White than neighboring Alda (77.9% White), Phillips (90% White), Doniphan (92.7% White), St. Libory (95% White), and Chapman (86.2% White).
Grand Island's Black Population
1,785 residents of Grand Island identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Grand Island roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is more Black than neighboring Alda (0.3% Black), Phillips (0% Black), Doniphan (0.1% Black), St. Libory (0.4% Black), and Chapman (0.4% Black).
Grand Island's Asian Population
658 residents of Grand Island identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Grand Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is more Asian than neighboring Alda (0% Asian), Phillips (0% Asian), Doniphan (0% Asian), St. Libory (0.4% Asian), and Chapman (0% Asian).
Grand Island's Hispanic Population
18,238 residents of Grand Island identify as Hispanic, or 34.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Grand Island considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Alda (18.1% Hispanic), Phillips (5.3% Hispanic), Doniphan (4.7% Hispanic), St. Libory (3.3% Hispanic), and Chapman (10.8% Hispanic).
Grand Island's Native American/Other Population
373 residents of Grand Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Grand Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #202 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alda (0.2% Native American/Other), Phillips (0.6% Native American/Other), Doniphan (0.4% Native American/Other), St. Libory (0% Native American/Other), and Chapman (0.4% Native American/Other).
Grand Island's Multiracial Population
1,173 residents of Grand Island identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Grand Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Grand Island is ranked #362 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Grand Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Doniphan (2.1% Multiracial), and St. Libory (0.8% Multiracial). Grand Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Alda (3.6% Multiracial), Phillips (4.1% Multiracial), and Chapman (2.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.