Schuyler, NE Demographics

A map of Schuyler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,944	4,746	75.2%	72.5%
White	1,051	1,379	16.0%	21.1%
Black	339	314	5.2%	4.8%
Native American/Other	145	31	2.2%	0.5%
Multiracial	78	43	1.2%	0.7%
Asian	21	34	0.3%	0.5%

Schuyler, Nebraska has an estimated population of 6,578, a less than 1% change from the 6,547 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% Hispanic, 16.0% White, 5.2% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Schuyler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Schuyler has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Schuyler, that probability was 42.8% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Schuyler is ranked the 28th 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). Schuyler was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Schuyler's White Population

1,051 residents of Schuyler, or 16.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Schuyler is significantly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Schuyler ranks 585th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Schuyler's population has decreased from 21.1% to 16.0%.

Schuyler is less White than neighboring Octavia (48.4% White), Linwood (76.3% White), Rogers (54.5% White), Richland (83.6% White), and Abie (91.5% White).

Schuyler's Black Population

339 residents of Schuyler, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Schuyler is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Schuyler ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Schuyler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Schuyler is more Black than neighboring Octavia (0% Black), Linwood (2.5% Black), Rogers (0% Black), Richland (0% Black), and Abie (0% Black).

Schuyler's Asian Population

21 residents of Schuyler, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Schuyler is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Schuyler ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of Schuyler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Schuyler is more Asian than neighboring Octavia (0% Asian), Linwood (0% Asian), Rogers (0% Asian), Richland (0% Asian), and Abie (0% Asian).

Schuyler's Hispanic Population

4,944 residents of Schuyler, or 75.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Schuyler is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Schuyler ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Schuyler's population has increased from 72.5% to 75.2%.

Schuyler is more Hispanic than neighboring Octavia (47.7% Hispanic), Linwood (3.8% Hispanic), Rogers (45.5% Hispanic), Richland (16.4% Hispanic), and Abie (8.5% Hispanic).

Schuyler's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of Schuyler, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Schuyler is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Schuyler ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 367.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Schuyler's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.2%.

Schuyler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Octavia (0% Native American/Other), Rogers (0% Native American/Other), Richland (0% Native American/Other), and Abie (0% Native American/Other). Schuyler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Linwood (5% Native American/Other).

Schuyler's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Schuyler, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Schuyler is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Schuyler ranks 521st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Schuyler's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Schuyler's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Schuyler is more Multiracial than neighboring Rogers (0% Multiracial), Richland (0% Multiracial), and Abie (0% Multiracial). Schuyler is less Multiracial than neighboring Octavia (3.9% Multiracial), and Linwood (12.5% 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.