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Grant, NE


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Grant, Nebraska

Grant, Nebraska, in Perkins county, is 159 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 181 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 1,225 people lived in Grant.

The People and Families of Grant

In Grant, about 62% of adults are married. Grant is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grant had a median family income of $42,692.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Grant.

Grant Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Grant are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Grant, 87% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Grant; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGrant Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Grant Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Grant, NE

Comparing Grant 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built36
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