Nebraska, US
Nebraska: state of the United States of America.
About
Nebraska is a state located in the Great Plains region of the central United States. It is bordered by South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming.
Some key facts about Nebraska:
- Capital: Lincoln
- Population: Around 1.9 million
- Area: 77,354 square miles (16th largest state)
- Nickname: The Cornhusker State
Nebraska's geography consists primarily of grassy plains and farmland. The eastern part of the state is lush and hilly while the western portion is more arid with canyons and buttes. The Platte River flows through central Nebraska.
Agriculture has long been the bedrock of Nebraska's economy and culture. It is among the nation's leaders in cattle ranching and corn production. Other major industries include finance and insurance. Omaha is the largest city and home to Berkshire Hathaway.
The University of Nebraska, with campuses in Lincoln and Omaha, is the state's largest educational system. The state has a rich sports culture centered around Cornhusker football.
Nebraska has dramatic seasonal weather ranging from hot, humid summers to bitterly cold, snowy winters. Thunderstorms and tornadoes are common in the springtime.
Key sights include Chimney Rock, Carhenge, the Henry Doorly Zoo, and Scotts Bluff National Monument. Nebraska offers outdoor recreation at lakes and along the Platte River. The state also has a developing wine industry.
In summary, Nebraska is an agricultural powerhouse and quintessential Great Plains state known for rolling prairies, cornfields, college football, and an unpretentious Midwest sensibility. Its fertile soils and heartland culture make it a distinctively American place.
State Snapshot
Nebraska at a glance
Nebraska currently has 561 quality-checked populated place pages and 93 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
561
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
93
Open related pagesLargest city
OmahaPopulation 478,393
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nebraska
| Population | 1,937,552 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 200520 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.68% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.32% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5003,-99.7507 |
| Legislative body | Nebraska Legislature |
| Named for | Platte River |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 2,592 feet / 790 meters |
| Capital | Lincoln |
| Establishment | March 01, 1867 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 14:08:53 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Nebraska is located at 41°30'1"N 99°45'2"W (41.5002800, -99.7506700). It has 6 neighbors: Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.
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The largest city of Nebraska is Omaha with a population of 478,393. Other cities include, Lincoln population 290,505, Bellevue population 53,270, Grand Island population 51,004 and Kearney population 34,235. See all Nebraska cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Nebraska (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Nebraska.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | Douglas | 478,393 |
| Lincoln | Lancaster | 290,505 |
| Bellevue | Sarpy | 53,270 |
| Grand Island | Hall | 51,004 |
| Kearney | Buffalo | 34,235 |
| Fremont | Dodge | 26,227 |
| Hastings | Adams | 24,725 |
| Norfolk | Madison | 24,363 |
| North Platte | Lincoln | 23,202 |
| Papillion | Sarpy | 20,293 |
| La Vista | Sarpy | 17,020 |
| Scottsbluff | Scotts Bluff | 14,373 |
| South Sioux City | Dakota | 12,809 |
| Beatrice | Gage | 12,264 |
| Chalco | Sarpy | 10,994 |
| Lexington | Dawson | 10,109 |
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nebraska
Official Website- Pawnee County
- McPherson County
- Scotts Bluff County
- Nuckolls County
- Dawes County
- Cherry County
- Chase County
- Clay County
- Hitchcock County
- Cedar County
- Howard County
- Keya Paha County
- Kimball County
- Custer County
- Blaine County
- Dundy County
- Frontier County
- Lincoln County
- Thomas County
- Deuel County
- Loup County
- Franklin County
- Phelps County
- Thayer County
- Lancaster County
- Adams County
- Hayes County
- Cheyenne County
- Keith County
- Saunders County
- Gage County
- Madison County
- Sarpy County
- Nance County
- Douglas County
- Boone County
- Nemaha County
- Washington County
- Dodge County
- Furnas County
- Thurston County
- Arthur County
- Antelope County
- Dakota County
- Wheeler County
- Boyd County
- Cass County
- Box Butte County
- Valley County
- Morrill County
- Butler County
- Dawson County
- Stanton County
- Holt County
- Sheridan County
- Cuming County
- Hooker County
- Johnson County
- Harlan County
- Fillmore County
- Greeley County
- Platte County
- Rock County
- Knox County
- Garden County
- Webster County
- Sioux County
- Seward County
- Dixon County
- Pierce County
- Red Willow County
- Wayne County
- Hamilton County
- Buffalo County
- Banner County
- Polk County
- Colfax County
- York County
- Logan County
- Richardson County
- Grant County
- Brown County
- Kearney County
- Burt County
- Saline County
- Perkins County
- Otoe County
- Merrick County
- Jefferson County
- Sherman County
- Hall County
- Gosper County
- Garfield County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,192,214 | - | census |
| 1920 | 1,296,372 | 8.03% | census |
| 1930 | 1,377,963 | 5.92% | census |
| 1940 | 1,315,834 | -4.72% | census |
| 1950 | 1,325,510 | 0.73% | census |
| 1960 | 1,411,330 | 6.08% | census |
| 1970 | 1,483,493 | 4.86% | census |
| 1980 | 1,569,825 | 5.5% | census |
| 1990 | 1,578,385 | 0.54% | census |
| 2000 | 1,711,263 | 7.76% | census |
| 2010 | 1,826,341 | 6.3% | census |
| 2011 | 1,840,672 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,853,303 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,865,279 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,879,321 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,891,277 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,905,616 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,915,947 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,925,614 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,934,408 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,937,552 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Nebraska (158)
People born in Nebraska, including children's writer Rainbow Rowell, actor Robert Taylor, humanitarian Maurice Pate, .
More notable people
- Fern Hobbs (American lawyer) she was born in 08/05/1883
- John Theodore Buchholz (American botanist (1888-1951)) he was born in 14/07/1888
- Guy Chamberlin (American football player and coach (1894-1967)) he was born in 16/01/1894
- Victor Emanuel Anderson (American politician (1902-1962)) he was born in 30/03/1902
- Tom Berry (Governor of South Dakota (1879-1951)) he was born in 23/04/1879
- Kim Winona (actress) she was born in 10/10/1930
- Jeri Southern (American singer) she was born in 05/08/1926
- Susette LaFlesche Tibbles (Native American writer, lecturer, interpreter and artist) she was born in 01/01/1854
- Edwin Sutherland (American criminologist) he was born in 13/08/1883
- Ron Schmeits (President of the National Rifle Association)
- Lucas Cruikshank (American actor) he was born in 29/08/1993
- Junior Raglin (American musician) he was born in 16/03/1917
- Boyd Senter (American musician and clarinetist) he was born in 30/11/1898
- Charley Brock (American football player (1916-1987)) he was born in 15/03/1916
- Willard J. Turnbull he was born in 01/01/1903
- Francis La Flesche (Native American writer and anthropologist) he was born in 25/12/1857
- Franklin Hansen (Sound engineer) he was born in 02/05/1897
- Jerry Hahn (American musician) he was born in 21/09/1940
Nebraska Counties (more)
Douglas County
county in Oregon, United States
Lancaster County
county in Nebraska, United States
Sarpy County
county in Nebraska, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 |
| Hall County | 61,028 |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 |
| Dodge County | 36,222 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 |
| Madison County | 34,813 |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 |
| Platte County | 33,364 |
| Adams County | 31,321 |
| Cass County | 26,232 |
| Dawson County | 23,510 |
| Saunders County | 21,927 |
| Gage County | 21,431 |
| Washington County | 20,901 |
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Map & Images (more maps)
Map of Nebraska Na 1
Nebraska Flag Map
Counties Map of Nebraska
Nebraska Relief Map
Where Is Nebraska Located
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Nebraska County Map
Nebraska Reference Map
Nebraska Rivers And Lakes
