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Grand Island, Nebraska, in Hall county, is 88 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 127 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 42,940.
In Grand Island, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Grand Island had a median family income of $43,197.
Political donors in Grand Island favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $15,330. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Grand Island has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Nebraska, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Grand Island, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Grand Island can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Grand Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Grand Island colleges • Grand Island travel • Grand Island mortgages and property.
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