Sutherland, NE Demographics

A map of Sutherland's Population by Race

Sutherland, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,209, a decrease from the 1,313 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sutherland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sutherland has become more 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 Sutherland, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sutherland is ranked the 106th 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). Sutherland was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sutherland's White Population

1,075 residents of Sutherland, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sutherland is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Sutherland ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Sutherland's population has decreased from 90.6% to 88.9%.

Sutherland is more White than neighboring Hershey (82.2% White), and North Platte (84.3% White). Sutherland is less White than neighboring Sarben (100% White), Paxton (91.6% White), and Wallace (90.6% White).

Sutherland's Black Population

8 residents of Sutherland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sutherland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Sutherland ranks 267th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's Black population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Black residents' share of Sutherland's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Sutherland is more Black than neighboring Hershey (0% Black), Sarben (0% Black), Paxton (0% Black), and Wallace (0% Black). Sutherland is less Black than neighboring North Platte (1% Black).

Sutherland's Asian Population

6 residents of Sutherland, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sutherland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Sutherland ranks 266th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Asian residents' share of Sutherland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Sutherland is more Asian than neighboring Hershey (0% Asian), Sarben (0% Asian), Paxton (0% Asian), and Wallace (0% Asian). Sutherland is less Asian than neighboring North Platte (0.8% Asian).

Sutherland's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Sutherland, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sutherland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sutherland ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sutherland's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.3%.

Sutherland is more Hispanic than neighboring Sarben (0% Hispanic), Paxton (7.4% Hispanic), and Wallace (8.6% Hispanic). Sutherland is less Hispanic than neighboring Hershey (9.8% Hispanic), and North Platte (10.1% Hispanic).

Sutherland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Sutherland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sutherland is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sutherland ranks 355th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sutherland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Sutherland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sarben (0% Native American/Other), Paxton (0% Native American/Other), and Wallace (0% Native American/Other). Sutherland is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Platte (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sutherland's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Sutherland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sutherland is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sutherland ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutherland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sutherland's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Sutherland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hershey (7.3% Multiracial), Paxton (1% Multiracial), Wallace (0.8% Multiracial), and North Platte (2.5% 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.