Nebraska
“The Cornhusker State”
What Makes Nebraska Beautiful
Nebraska surprises with its Sandhills, one of the largest grass-stabilized dune systems in the Western Hemisphere, and the dramatic bluffs of Chimney Rock that guided pioneers westward. The Niobrara River valley is a hidden gem of waterfalls and pine-studded canyons, while the Platte River hosts one of nature's great spectacles: the annual sandhill crane migration.
Key Metrics
2M
Population
$155.2B
GDP
+4.5%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$70.7K
Median Income
9.5%
Tax Burden
History
Oregon Trail migration begins through Nebraska
Admitted as the 37th state
Transcontinental Railroad completed with major construction through Nebraska
Nebraska adopts the only unicameral state legislature in the US
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway becomes a Fortune 500 company in Omaha
Top Cities
Omaha
487K
Largest city; Berkshire Hathaway HQ; Offutt AFB
Lincoln
295K
State capital; University of Nebraska; Husker football
Bellevue
64K
Offutt Air Force Base; oldest city in Nebraska
Grand Island
53K
Central Nebraska hub; Stuhr Museum
Kearney
34K
Sandhill crane viewing; university town
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$14.5B
State Budget
$14B
State Revenue
$-0.5B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
10.2%
Poverty Rate
33.5%
College Degree
6.8%
Uninsured
284/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Nebraska Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $157B | $164B | $174B | $208B | $278B |
| Baseline | $157B | $162B | $170B | $194B | $243B |
| Pessimistic | $156B | $159B | $164B | $178B | $203B |
Political Landscape
R+14