Nebraska


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Nebraska

The Cornhusker State features Great Plains geography and strong agricultural economy. Known for beef production, corn farming, and insurance industry.

Capital: Lincoln

Population: 1.98 million

Electoral Votes: 5

Governor: Pete Ricketts (Republican)

Largest City: Omaha

State Website: nebraska.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Mike Flood
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Lincoln

Don Bacon
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Omaha

Adrian Smith
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Scottsbluff

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 3/1/1867

Minimum Wage: $12.00

Motto: “Equality before the law”

Nickname: The Cornhusker State

Legislature: Unicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 36.8 years

Male: 50%

Female: 50%

Economic Data

Average Income: $66,817

Income Rank: 23

Poverty Rate: 9.9%

Annual Budget: $15 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $230,700

Average Rent: $954

Property Tax Rate: 1.68%

Home Owners: 66.3%

Renters: 33.7%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 91.4%

Some College: 33.7%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 10.7%

Education Ranking: 9

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 16

Crime Rate: 303.9 per 100k

Population Density: 25.8 per sq mi