Juniata, NE Demographics

A map of Juniata's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	721	680	96.1%	90.9%
Hispanic	18	28	2.4%	3.7%
Multiracial	8	29	1.1%	3.9%
Native American/Other	2	5	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	1	3	0.1%	0.4%
Black	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Juniata, Nebraska has an estimated population of 750, a less than 1% change from the 748 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Juniata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Juniata has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Juniata, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 7.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Juniata is ranked the 157th 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). Juniata was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Juniata's White Population

721 residents of Juniata, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Juniata is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Juniata ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Juniata's population has increased from 90.9% to 96.1%.

Juniata is more White than neighboring Hastings (78.9% White), Roseland (92.5% White), and Ayr (90.5% White). Juniata is less White than neighboring Prosser (100% White), and Kenesaw (96.5% White).

Juniata's Black Population

0 residents of Juniata, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Juniata is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Juniata ranks 174th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Juniata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Juniata is less Black than neighboring Hastings (1.6% Black).

Juniata's Asian Population

1 residents of Juniata, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Juniata is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Juniata ranks 169th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Juniata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Juniata is more Asian than neighboring Prosser (0% Asian). Juniata is less Asian than neighboring Hastings (1.1% Asian), Roseland (2.9% Asian), Kenesaw (0.2% Asian), and Ayr (8.7% Asian).

Juniata's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Juniata, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Juniata is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Juniata ranks 298th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Juniata's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.4%.

Juniata is more Hispanic than neighboring Prosser (0% Hispanic), Roseland (2.3% Hispanic), and Ayr (0% Hispanic). Juniata is less Hispanic than neighboring Hastings (15% Hispanic), and Kenesaw (3% Hispanic).

Juniata's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Juniata, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Juniata is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Juniata ranks 219th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Juniata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Juniata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prosser (0% Native American/Other), Roseland (0% Native American/Other), Kenesaw (0% Native American/Other), and Ayr (0% Native American/Other). Juniata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (0.6% Native American/Other).

Juniata's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Juniata, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Juniata is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Juniata ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Juniata's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Juniata's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.1%.

Juniata is more Multiracial than neighboring Prosser (0% Multiracial), Kenesaw (0.3% Multiracial), and Ayr (0.8% Multiracial). Juniata is less Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (2.8% Multiracial), and Roseland (2.3% 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.