Valley, NE Demographics

A map of Valley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,915	2,761	91.8%	90.9%
Hispanic	115	95	3.6%	3.1%
Multiracial	71	102	2.2%	3.4%
Black	42	34	1.3%	1.1%
Asian	31	18	1.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	27	0.0%	0.9%

Valley, Nebraska has an estimated population of 3,174, an increase from the 3,037 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valley has become 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 Valley, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valley is ranked the 47th 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). Valley was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valley's White Population

2,915 residents of Valley, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valley is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Valley ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Valley's population has increased from 90.9% to 91.8%.

Valley is more White than neighboring King Lake (66.3% White), Waterloo (88.2% White), and Yutan (90% White). Valley is less White than neighboring Leshara (94.9% White), and Venice (100% White).

Valley's Black Population

42 residents of Valley, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valley is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Valley ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Black residents' share of Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Valley is more Black than neighboring King Lake (0% Black), Leshara (0% Black), Venice (0% Black), and Yutan (0% Black). Valley is less Black than neighboring Waterloo (3% Black).

Valley's Asian Population

31 residents of Valley, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Valley ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Asian residents' share of Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Valley is more Asian than neighboring King Lake (0% Asian), Leshara (0% Asian), Venice (0% Asian), Waterloo (0% Asian), and Yutan (0.3% Asian).

Valley's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Valley, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valley is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Valley ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Valley's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Leshara (0% Hispanic), and Venice (0% Hispanic). Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring King Lake (18.8% Hispanic), Waterloo (5.2% Hispanic), and Yutan (9.1% Hispanic).

Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Valley ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valley's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Valley's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Valley, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valley is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valley ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Valley's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.2%.

Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Venice (0% Multiracial), and Yutan (0.5% Multiracial). Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring King Lake (14.9% Multiracial), Leshara (5.1% Multiracial), and Waterloo (3.6% 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.