Grand Island, NE Demographics

A map of Grand Island's Population by Race

Grand Island, Nebraska has an estimated population of 52,884, a less than 1% change from the 53,131 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 36.4% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grand Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grand Island has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Grand Island, that probability was 54.2% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grand Island is ranked the 4th 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). Grand Island was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Grand Island's White Population

29,501 residents of Grand Island, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grand Island is significantly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Grand Island ranks 574th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Grand Island's population has decreased from 58.2% to 55.8%.

Grand Island is more White than neighboring Alda (53.6% White). Grand Island is less White than neighboring Phillips (74.3% White), Doniphan (93.5% White), St. Libory (98% White), and Chapman (93.1% White).

Grand Island's Black Population

2,032 residents of Grand Island, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grand Island is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Grand Island ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Grand Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Grand Island is more Black than neighboring Alda (0% Black), Phillips (0% Black), Doniphan (0.2% Black), St. Libory (0% Black), and Chapman (0% Black).

Grand Island's Asian Population

603 residents of Grand Island, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grand Island is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Grand Island ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Grand Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Grand Island is more Asian than neighboring Alda (0% Asian), Phillips (0% Asian), Doniphan (0.2% Asian), St. Libory (0% Asian), and Chapman (0% Asian).

Grand Island's Hispanic Population

19,267 residents of Grand Island, or 36.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grand Island is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Grand Island ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Grand Island's population has increased from 34.3% to 36.4%.

Grand Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Phillips (22.3% Hispanic), Doniphan (4.9% Hispanic), St. Libory (0% Hispanic), and Chapman (4.8% Hispanic). Grand Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Alda (38.9% Hispanic).

Grand Island's Native American/Other Population

249 residents of Grand Island, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grand Island is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Grand Island ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grand Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Grand Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Phillips (0.3% Native American/Other), Doniphan (0% Native American/Other), St. Libory (0% Native American/Other), and Chapman (0% Native American/Other). Grand Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alda (4.3% Native American/Other).

Grand Island's Multiracial Population

1,232 residents of Grand Island, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grand Island is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Grand Island ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Grand Island's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Grand Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Grand Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Doniphan (1.2% Multiracial), St. Libory (2% Multiracial), and Chapman (2.1% Multiracial). Grand Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Alda (3.2% Multiracial), and Phillips (3.1% 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.