Lewellen, NE Demographics
A map of Lewellen's Population by Race
Lewellen, Nebraska has an estimated population of 207, a large increase from the 175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lewellen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lewellen 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 Lewellen, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lewellen is ranked the 349th 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). Lewellen was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lewellen's White Population
183 residents of Lewellen, or 88.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lewellen is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Lewellen ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's White population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. White residents' share of Lewellen's population has increased from 85.1% to 88.4%.
Lewellen is more White than neighboring Belmar (78.3% White), and Big Springs (79.4% White). Lewellen is less White than neighboring Oshkosh (91.4% White), Lemoyne (100% White), and Brule (89.3% White).
Lewellen's Black Population
0 residents of Lewellen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lewellen is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Lewellen ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lewellen's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
Lewellen is less Black than neighboring Belmar (7.7% Black).
Lewellen's Asian Population
0 residents of Lewellen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lewellen is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Lewellen ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lewellen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Lewellen is less Asian than neighboring Oshkosh (0.4% Asian), Big Springs (0.8% Asian), and Brule (0.3% Asian).
Lewellen's Hispanic Population
2 residents of Lewellen, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lewellen is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lewellen ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lewellen's population has decreased from 5.7% to 1.0%.
Lewellen is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemoyne (0% Hispanic). Lewellen is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmar (14% Hispanic), Oshkosh (7.1% Hispanic), Big Springs (13.5% Hispanic), and Brule (8.1% Hispanic).
Lewellen's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of Lewellen, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lewellen is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lewellen ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lewellen's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.
Lewellen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belmar (0% Native American/Other), Oshkosh (0.9% Native American/Other), Big Springs (4% Native American/Other), Lemoyne (0% Native American/Other), and Brule (0% Native American/Other).
Lewellen's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Lewellen, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lewellen is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lewellen ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lewellen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lewellen's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.3%.
Lewellen is more Multiracial than neighboring Belmar (0% Multiracial), Oshkosh (0.2% Multiracial), Big Springs (2.2% Multiracial), Lemoyne (0% Multiracial), and Brule (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.