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Alliance, Nebraska

Introduction to Alliance, Nebraska

Alliance, Nebraska, in Box Butte county, is 120 miles NE of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 194 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 8,959 people lived in Alliance.

Alliance History

Alliance was originally known as Grand Lake. Its history traces back to the year 1888, when the then superintendent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, G. W. Holdrege changed its name to Alliance. The community was named after Alliance, Ohio. The city is also known as “Cattle Capital of the World.” It is the county seat of Box Butte County, which was established in 1886.

Alliance and nearby Attractions

  • Carhenge
  • Dobby’s Frontier Town
  • Knight Museum of the High Plains Heritage
  • Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bridgeport State Recreational Area
  • Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Alliance

Alliance hosts festivals such as the Thunder on the Prairie Rod Run every June and the Cattle Capital Rodeo every July. There are many churches in Alliance, including the Calvary Assembly of God, the Alliance Christian Church, the First Baptist Church and the Church of Christ. The Sunken Gardens, the Carnegie Arts Center and the Central Park Fountain are also popular local spots.

Alliance Transportation

Denver International is the nearest major airport.

Alliance Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Chadron State College, Western Nebraska Community College and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

High Points

Alliance strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAlliance Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Alliance Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Alliance Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Alliance Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Alliance Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Alliance Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Alliance Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Alliance Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Alliance, NE

Comparing Alliance to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men610
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity49
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone74
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime31

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