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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Nebraska? Where cities and towns in Nebraska have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 47.9% increase in the Hispanic population in Nebraska.
The 10 Cities In Nebraska With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Nebraska with the largest hispanic/latino population? Schuyler took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Nebraska for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Nebraska ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Nebraska or the safest places in Nebraska.
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Population: 6,526
% Hispanic/Latino: 71.73%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,681
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.31%
More on Schuyler: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,325
% Hispanic/Latino: 63.32%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,538
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.36%
More on Lexington: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,796
% Hispanic/Latino: 47.85%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,601
Percent Change Since 2010: 27.21%
More on South Sioux City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,224
% Hispanic/Latino: 43.37%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,133
Percent Change Since 2010: 48.69%
More on Crete: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 52,755
% Hispanic/Latino: 33.03%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 17,423
Percent Change Since 2010: 53.63%
More on Grand Island: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,511
% Hispanic/Latino: 28.2%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,092
Percent Change Since 2010: 0.64%
More on Scottsbluff: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,521
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.25%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,322
Percent Change Since 2010: 88.78%
More on Gering: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 23,954
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.84%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,710
Percent Change Since 2010: 83.66%
More on Columbus: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 62,888
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.34%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 10,904
Percent Change Since 2010: 95.27%
More on Bellevue: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,964
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.97%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,987
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.09%
More on Norfolk: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Nebraska With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Nebraska.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 31 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 71.7% to 2.7%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Schuyler took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Blair was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Nebraska ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Nebraska
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Nebraska according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Nebraska:
- Blair
- Beatrice
- York
For more Nebraska reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Nebraska
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schuyler | 71.73% |
| 2 | Lexington | 63.32% |
| 3 | South Sioux City | 47.85% |
| 4 | Crete | 43.37% |
| 5 | Grand Island | 33.03% |
| 6 | Scottsbluff | 28.2% |
| 7 | Gering | 27.25% |
| 8 | Columbus | 23.84% |
| 9 | Bellevue | 17.34% |
| 10 | Norfolk | 15.97% |
| 11 | Fremont | 15.57% |
| 12 | Omaha | 14.49% |
| 13 | Hastings | 13.59% |
| 14 | Nebraska City | 13.5% |
| 15 | Alliance | 12.55% |
| 16 | Ralston | 12.3% |
| 17 | La Vista | 11.65% |
| 18 | North Platte | 10.89% |
| 19 | Kearney | 9.71% |
| 20 | Sidney | 9.56% |
| 21 | Wayne | 9.18% |
| 22 | Holdrege | 8.73% |
| 23 | Lincoln | 8.08% |
| 24 | Papillion | 6.83% |
| 25 | Plattsmouth | 6.77% |
| 26 | Seward | 3.89% |
| 27 | Mccook | 3.88% |
| 28 | Chadron | 3.76% |
| 29 | York | 2.72% |
| 30 | Beatrice | 2.7% |
| 31 | Blair | 2.67% |
