Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island: The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
About
Grand Island is a city located in the county of Hall in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,520 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,004 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Grand Island
| Population | 51,004 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Hall County |
| Postal code | 68801–68803 |
| Phone Area Codes | 308 |
| Area | 77.54 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9250,-98.3420 |
| Altitude | 1,860 feet / 567 meters |
| Capital city | Grand Island is capital of Hall County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1857 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:28:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 658 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Grand Island is located at 40°55'30"N 98°20'31"W (40.9250100, -98.3420100).
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Official website of Grand Island
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Grand Island increased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48,520 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,401 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,905 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,323 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,887 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50,959 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,182 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,128 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,219 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,267 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,004 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Grand Island
1City of Grand Island
100 E 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801 View details
Phone: +13083855444 | Website available
People born in Grand Island (43)
People born in Grand Island, including economist Edith Abbott, social worker Grace Abbott, athletics competitor George Baird, .
More notable people
- Mike Higgins (American basketball player) he was born in 17/02/1967
- Bil Baird (American puppeteer) he was born in 15/08/1904
- Bob O. Evans (American computer pioneer) he was born in 19/08/1927
- Sharon Ritchie (Miss America 1956) she was born in 12/01/1937
- Tom Kropp (American basketball player) he was born in 12/02/1953
- Patrick Deuel (American "Half ton man") he was born in 28/03/1962
- Holly Lewis-Rhotenacher (American actress (1965-2012)) she was born in 26/12/1965
- Bob Kahler (American football player and coach (1917-2013)) he was born in 13/02/1917
- Bobby Reynolds (American football player) he was born in 27/06/1931
- Channing Hill (American jockey) he was born in 22/08/1987
- Doyle Niemann (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1947
- Emily Susan Rapp (American memoirist) she was born in 12/07/1974
- G. P. Mix (American politician) he was born in 15/10/1874
- George Balch Wilson (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1927
- George J. Marrett (American test pilot) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Jeff Richardson (American baseball player) he was born in 26/08/1965
- Jenny Kropp (American beach volleyball player) she was born in 17/06/1979
- Joe Feeney (American singer) he was born in 15/08/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grand Island, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180902 | Central Community College | Grand Island (NE) | 68802-4903 |
| 181127 | Hastings College | Hastings (NE) | 68901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grand Island, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Grand Island.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Post Office | Grand Island (NE) | 68803 |
| Webb Plaza Post Office | Grand Island (NE) | 68803 |
| Phill Post Office | Phillips (NE) | 68865 |
| Alda Post Office | Alda (NE) | 68810 |
| Doniphan Post Office | Doniphan (NE) | 68832 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Grand Island, New York town in New York with a population of 21,767 people.
Other cities in Hall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hall County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River | 1,307 | City in Nebraska |
| Doniphan | 832 | Township in Hall County, Nebraska |
| Cairo | 794 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
| Alda | 660 | Human settlement in Hall County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Island distances to largest Nebraska cities