Alliance, NE
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Alliance, Nebraska

Life in Alliance research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Alliance over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Alliance based on the most recently available data.

8,075 Population
$173,240 Median home value
$65,160 Median income
92 Cost of living -8% vs US
$694 Median rent
2.0% Unemployment
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Alliance SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 5/10
Affordability 9/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 6/10
Commute 10/10

Crime in Alliance summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alliance. Key points include:

  • There were 90 total crimes in Alliance in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alliance is 1,121.6 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alliance is 236.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alliance is 884.8 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Alliance is -47.07% below the national average.

90
Total Crimes
-47.07%
Below National Average
Alliance
US

Crime In Alliance Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Alliance
/ 100k People
Nebraska
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 90 1,121.6 1,847.2 2,119.2
Violent Crime 19 236.8 220.5 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 2.1 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 20.5 61.0
Aggravated Assault 17 211.9 154.5 256.0
Property Crime 71 884.8 1,626.7 1,760.0
Burglary 16 199.4 155.1 229.0
Larceny 51 635.6 1,218.9 1,272.0
Car Theft 4 49.9 252.6 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Alliance summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alliance. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Nebraska. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Alliance is 92 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Alliance is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Alliance is $173,240.

  • The median income in Alliance is $65,160.

92
Alliance's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Alliance
US

Cost Of Living In Alliance Comparison Table

Living Expense Alliance Nebraska National Average
Overall 92 89 100
Services 103 98 100
Groceries 95 99 100
Health 69 77 100
Housing 98 99 100
Transportation 106 98 100
Utilities 99 96 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Alliance, NE Weather

  • The average high in Alliance is 61.6° and the average low is 33.6°.

  • There are 36.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 15.0 inches of precipitation each year with 38.8 inches of snow.

StatAlliance
Average Annual High61.6
Average Annual Low33.6
Annual Precipitation Days36.4
Average Annual Precipitation15.0
Average Annual Snowfall38.8
61.6°
Average High
36.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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1 Reviews & Comments About Alliance

HomeSnacks User · None
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When I moved to Alliance in 1987 thought there would be a tree lighting ceremony around Christmas or community events around the holidays. But instead I found a town that has a high drug rate and crime rate.

I saw children grow up who had such potential turn into addicts.

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Alliance Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Alliance

The current population in Alliance is 8,075. The population has decreased 5.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 8,075 -0.2%
2023 8,089 -0.4%
2022 8,118 -0.3%
2021 8,141 0.0%
2020 8,139 -1.2%
2019 8,235 -0.9%
2018 8,313 -0.9%
2017 8,392 -0.9%
2016 8,469 -0.4%
2015 8,500 -0.0%
2014 8,501 0.0%
2013 8,501 -0.2%
2012 8,516 -0.2%
2011 8,531 0.1%
2010 8,524 -

Race / Ethnicity in Alliance

White 77.8% (6,283)
African American 0.2% (15)
American Indian 3.2% (262)
Asian 0.4% (32)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 5.9% (480)
Hispanic 12.4% (1,003)
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Alliance is:

  • 77.8% White with 6,283 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 15 African American residents.

  • 3.2% American Indian with 262 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 32 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 5.9% Two Or More with 480 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.4% Hispanic with 1,003 Hispanic residents.

Race Alliance NE USA
White 77.8% 75.3% 57.4%
African American 0.2% 4.6% 11.9%
American Indian 3.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 2.6% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.9% 3.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 12.4% 12.7% 19.3%

Gender in Alliance

Female 49.2% (3,974)
Male 50.8% (4,100)
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  • Alliance is 49.2% female with 3,974 female residents.

  • Alliance is 50.8% male with 4,100 male residents.

Gender Alliance NE USA
Female 49.2% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 50.8% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alliance for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (80)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (323)
High School / GED 31.0% (2,503)
Some College 32.0% (2,584)
Associate's Degree 13.0% (1,049)
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% (969)
Master's Degree 6.0% (484)
Professional Degree 1.0% (80)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Alliance completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Alliance completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Alliance completed high school / ged.

  • 32.0% of adults in Alliance completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Alliance completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Alliance completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Alliance completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Alliance completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Alliance completed doctorate degree.

Education Alliance NE USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 32.0% 22.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 22.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Alliance, Nebraska

Less than $10,000 8.4% (67,636)
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% (53,143)
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% (61,655)
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% (54,523)
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% (107,896)
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% (141,485)
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% (135,043)
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% (136,423)
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% (37,269)
$200,000 or more 1.5% (12,423)
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  • 8.4% of households in Alliance earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Alliance earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Alliance earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Alliance earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Alliance earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Alliance earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Alliance earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Alliance earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Alliance earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Alliance earn $200,000 or more.

Income Alliance NE USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 4.3% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 6.4% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.8% 6.9% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 11.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 17.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.7% 13.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.6% 9.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 9.4% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)