Arapahoe, NE Demographics

A map of Arapahoe's Population by Race

Arapahoe, Nebraska has an estimated population of 993, a less than 1% change from the 1,002 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.4% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arapahoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arapahoe is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arapahoe, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 17.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arapahoe is ranked the 120th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arapahoe was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arapahoe's White Population

898 residents of Arapahoe, or 90.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arapahoe is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Arapahoe ranks 335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Arapahoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.4%.

Arapahoe is more White than neighboring Holbrook (87.2% White), and Beaver City (80.6% White). Arapahoe is less White than neighboring Edison (93.2% White), Hendley (100% White), and Cambridge (94.5% White).

Arapahoe's Black Population

12 residents of Arapahoe, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arapahoe is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Arapahoe ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Arapahoe's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Arapahoe is more Black than neighboring Holbrook (0% Black), Edison (0% Black), Beaver City (0% Black), Hendley (0% Black), and Cambridge (0% Black).

Arapahoe's Asian Population

2 residents of Arapahoe, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arapahoe is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Arapahoe ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Asian residents' share of Arapahoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Arapahoe is more Asian than neighboring Edison (0% Asian), Beaver City (0% Asian), and Hendley (0% Asian). Arapahoe is less Asian than neighboring Holbrook (0.4% Asian), and Cambridge (0.3% Asian).

Arapahoe's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Arapahoe, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arapahoe is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arapahoe ranks 197th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Arapahoe's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.

Arapahoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Edison (2% Hispanic), Hendley (0% Hispanic), and Cambridge (3.5% Hispanic). Arapahoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Holbrook (11% Hispanic), and Beaver City (15.7% Hispanic).

Arapahoe's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Arapahoe, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arapahoe is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Arapahoe ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arapahoe's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Arapahoe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Holbrook (0.4% Native American/Other), Beaver City (0.4% Native American/Other), Hendley (0% Native American/Other), and Cambridge (0% Native American/Other). Arapahoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edison (3.4% Native American/Other).

Arapahoe's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Arapahoe, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arapahoe is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Arapahoe ranks 347th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arapahoe's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Arapahoe's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.3%.

Arapahoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Hendley (0% Multiracial). Arapahoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Holbrook (1.1% Multiracial), Edison (1.4% Multiracial), Beaver City (3.3% Multiracial), and Cambridge (1.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.