Niobrara, NE Demographics

A map of Niobrara's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	307	262	87.0%	71.8%
Native American/Other	36	71	10.2%	19.5%
Multiracial	10	19	2.8%	5.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%
Hispanic	0	11	0.0%	3.0%

Niobrara, Nebraska has an estimated population of 353, a decrease from the 365 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 10.2% Native American/Other, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niobrara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niobrara 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 Niobrara, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niobrara is ranked the 254th 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). Niobrara was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niobrara's White Population

307 residents of Niobrara, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niobrara is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Niobrara ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's White population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Niobrara's population has increased from 71.8% to 87.0%.

Niobrara is more White than neighboring Verdigre (73.7% White), Springfield (62.6% White), and Santee (3% White). Niobrara is less White than neighboring Running Water (98.6% White), and Verdel (87.9% White).

Niobrara's Black Population

0 residents of Niobrara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niobrara is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Niobrara ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Niobrara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Niobrara is less Black than neighboring Springfield (7.6% Black), and Santee (0.4% Black).

Niobrara's Asian Population

0 residents of Niobrara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niobrara is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Niobrara ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Niobrara's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Niobrara is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (0.3% Asian).

Niobrara's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Niobrara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niobrara is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Niobrara ranks 356th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Niobrara's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Niobrara is less Hispanic than neighboring Verdigre (3.3% Hispanic), Springfield (6.4% Hispanic), and Santee (16.6% Hispanic).

Niobrara's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of Niobrara, or 10.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niobrara is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Niobrara ranks 9th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niobrara's population has decreased from 19.5% to 10.2%.

Niobrara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Running Water (0% Native American/Other). Niobrara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Verdigre (22% Native American/Other), Verdel (12.1% Native American/Other), Springfield (18.3% Native American/Other), and Santee (78.3% Native American/Other).

Niobrara's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Niobrara, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niobrara is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Niobrara ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niobrara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Niobrara's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.8%.

Niobrara is more Multiracial than neighboring Running Water (1.4% Multiracial), Verdigre (1% Multiracial), Verdel (0% Multiracial), and Santee (1.7% Multiracial). Niobrara is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (4.9% 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.