Valentine, NE Demographics

A map of Valentine's Population by Race

Valentine, Nebraska has an estimated population of 2,633, a less than 1% change from the 2,633 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 10.0% Native American/Other, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valentine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valentine has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Valentine, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valentine is ranked the 55th 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). Valentine was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valentine's White Population

2,043 residents of Valentine, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valentine is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Valentine ranks 490th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Valentine's population has decreased from 82.3% to 77.6%.

Valentine is more White than neighboring Sicangu Village (0% White), Crookston (68.9% White), and White Horse (10.5% White). Valentine is less White than neighboring Wood Lake (93.8% White), and Kilgore (78.5% White).

Valentine's Black Population

25 residents of Valentine, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valentine is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Valentine ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's Black population has grown by an estimated 177.8%. Black residents' share of Valentine's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Valentine is more Black than neighboring Sicangu Village (0% Black), Crookston (0% Black), Wood Lake (0% Black), Kilgore (0% Black), and White Horse (0% Black).

Valentine's Asian Population

92 residents of Valentine, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valentine is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Valentine ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1740.0%. Asian residents' share of Valentine's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.5%.

Valentine is more Asian than neighboring Sicangu Village (0% Asian), Crookston (0% Asian), Wood Lake (0% Asian), and Kilgore (0% Asian). Valentine is less Asian than neighboring White Horse (3.8% Asian).

Valentine's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Valentine, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valentine is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Valentine ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Valentine's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.0%.

Valentine is more Hispanic than neighboring Wood Lake (0% Hispanic), Kilgore (0% Hispanic), and White Horse (0% Hispanic). Valentine is less Hispanic than neighboring Sicangu Village (13.1% Hispanic), and Crookston (15.6% Hispanic).

Valentine's Native American/Other Population

263 residents of Valentine, or 10.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valentine is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Valentine ranks 18th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valentine's population has increased from 8.4% to 10.0%.

Valentine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crookston (0% Native American/Other), and Wood Lake (6.3% Native American/Other). Valentine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sicangu Village (86.9% Native American/Other), Kilgore (21.5% Native American/Other), and White Horse (42.4% Native American/Other).

Valentine's Multiracial Population

79 residents of Valentine, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valentine is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valentine ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valentine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Valentine's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.0%.

Valentine is more Multiracial than neighboring Sicangu Village (0% Multiracial), Wood Lake (0% Multiracial), and Kilgore (0% Multiracial). Valentine is less Multiracial than neighboring Crookston (15.6% Multiracial), and White Horse (43.3% 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.