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Nebraska Population by Age

The median age in Nebraska is 36.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.72% were under the age of 15, 20.46% aged 15 to 29, 43.15% aged 30 to 64, 13.56% aged 65 to 84, and 2.11% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Nebraska population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Nebraska's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 130,400 6.68%
5 to 9 years 134,936 6.91%
10 to 14 years 139,102 7.13%
15 to 19 years 136,774 7.01%
20 to 24 years 134,953 6.92%
25 to 29 years 127,489 6.53%
30 to 34 years 127,618 6.54%
35 to 39 years 132,373 6.78%
40 to 44 years 115,576 5.92%
45 to 49 years 109,824 5.63%
50 to 54 years 111,687 5.72%
55 to 59 years 122,330 6.27%
60 to 64 years 122,647 6.28%
65 to 69 years 103,470 5.3%
70 to 74 years 76,528 3.92%
75 to 79 years 49,580 2.54%
80 to 84 years 34,965 1.79%
85 years and over 41,228 2.11%
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Nebraska population by age group

Key stats
676,165
Population under 25 years
503,056
Population aged 25-44
466,488
Population aged 45-64
305,771
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Nebraska's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Nebraska population by age group. The largest age group was 10-14 years with a poulation of 139,102 (7.13% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Nebraska was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 139,102 (7.13%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Nebraska was the 80-84 years with a population of 34,965 (1.79%).

Nebraska population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Nebraska's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Nebraska's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Nebraska population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,159,799 (59.43% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 485,910 24.9%
18 to 64 years 1,159,799 59.43%
85 years and over 305,771 15.67%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Nebraska's population under 18 was 24.90%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Nebraska's working population (between 18 and 64) was 59.43%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Nebraska's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 15.67% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Nebraska population pyramid

Population pyramid for Nebraska is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Nebraska's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Nebraska, is 32.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Nebraska, is 24.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Nebraska is 57.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Nebraska is 4.1.
The graph shows Nebraska's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Nebraska population pyramid i.e. Nebraska population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Nebraska's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 66,837 63,563 130,400
5 to 9 years 69,746 65,190 134,936
10 to 14 years 71,254 67,848 139,102
15 to 19 years 70,593 66,181 136,774
20 to 24 years 68,410 66,543 134,953
25 to 29 years 65,035 62,454 127,489
30 to 34 years 65,198 62,420 127,618
35 to 39 years 67,411 64,962 132,373
40 to 44 years 59,732 55,844 115,576
45 to 49 years 56,422 53,402 109,824
50 to 54 years 56,920 54,767 111,687
55 to 59 years 61,049 61,281 122,330
60 to 64 years 61,197 61,450 122,647
65 to 69 years 50,427 53,043 103,470
70 to 74 years 36,378 40,150 76,528
75 to 79 years 22,685 26,895 49,580
80 to 84 years 15,271 19,694 34,965
85 years and over 14,298 26,930 41,228
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Things to know

What is the population of Nebraska under 18?

Nebraska's population under the age of 18 is 485,910, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 24.90% of the total resident population of Nebraska.

What is the aging population in Nebraska?

Nebraska's population aged 65 years and above was 305,771. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 15.67% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Nebraska Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Nebraska age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Nebraska population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Nebraska. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Nebraska by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Nebraska.

Key observations

The largest age group in Nebraska was for the group of age 10-14 years with a population of 139,102 (7.13%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Nebraska was the 80-84 years with a population of 34,965 (1.79%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Nebraska population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Nebraska is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Nebraska total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Nebraska Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Nebraska Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Nebraska - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Nebraska population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Nebraska. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Nebraska population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Nebraska population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Nebraska is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Nebraska is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Nebraska Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Nebraska Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Nebraska population pyramid, which represents the Nebraska population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Nebraska, is 32.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Nebraska, is 24.6.
  • Total dependency ratio for Nebraska is 57.2.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Nebraska is 4.1.

Nebraska population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Nebraska population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Nebraska for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Nebraska for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Nebraska for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Nebraska Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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