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Grand Island, NE

Founded 1857Hall CountyElev. 567 m
Population
52,761
Median home
$202,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
27
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Grand Island

Grand Island is a city in Nebraska with about 52,761 residents. Grand Island was founded in 1857 and sits in Hall County. The median age is 34.5 and the median household income is $62,439. Homes carry a median value of $202,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.2%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
52,761
Median age
34.5
Median household income
$62,439
Per-capita income
$33,464
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
17.1 min
Work from home
3.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.2%
Hispanic or Latino35.4%
Black3.7%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.8%
Production, transportation & material moving26%
Sales & office18.7%
Service14.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$202,600
Median gross rent
$913/mo
Owner-occupied
59.5%
Median year built
1975
Households
20,620
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Grand Island has 27 public schools — 16 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading41%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAREER PATHWAYS INSTITUTEHighGrades 11–12
GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
INDRA HOUSEHighGrades 9–12
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SUCCESS ACADEMYHighGrades 6–12
WYANDOTTE LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 11–12
BARR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WALNUT MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WESTRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
1R ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–8
CEDAR HOLLOW SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
ENGLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime7% above national
Grand Island413
Nebraska199
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime7% above national
Grand Island2,089
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Grand Island Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Grand Island.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Hall County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Grand Island is in Hall County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Grand Island was founded in 1857 and sits in Hall County. Elevation ~567 m.

Map of Grand Island
Grand Island, NE
Where Grand Island is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremont
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hotel Yancey (The)Glade--Donald HouseHamilton--Donald HouseCathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryGrand Island Carnegie LibraryHall County CourthouseHargis, Andrew M., HouseLiederkranz
Notable people from Grand Island
Henry FondaEdith AbbottGeorge BairdGrace AbbottJames GolkaBob O. EvansMike HigginsRebecca R. Richards-KortumGeorge Balch WilsonJohn Pedersen
People searches in Grand Island
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Nearby cities
Aurora (19 mi)Hastings (23 mi)York (40 mi)Kearney (41 mi)Columbus (63 mi)Holdrege (63 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Grand Island, NE (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Grand Island, Nebraska.

Jorge M Rodriguez, 44
Grand Island · Hall County · 68803
AKA Luis A Rodriguez, Jorge Madrigal Rodriguez
Steven Micheal Anderson, 28
Grand Island · Hall County · 68803
AKA Steve Anderson, Steve A Anderson
Steven Louis Smith, 55
Grand Island · Hall County · 68803
AKA Steven Lewis Smith
Jason Matthew Lee, 38
Grand Island · Hall County · 68801
AKA Jason M Lee, Andy Richardson
Juan David Hernandez, 49
Grand Island · Hall County · 68803
AKA Juan D Hernandez
Jose Martinez, 39
Grand Island · Hall County · 68801
Jose I Hernandez Diaz, 26
Grand Island · Hall County · 68801
AKA Jose Hernandez-Diaz
David C Davis, 76
Grand Island · Hall County · 68801
Michael Paul Taylor, 60
Grand Island · Hall County · 68801
AKA Michael P Taylor
James Dean Clark, 53
Grand Island · Hall County · 68803
AKA James D Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Grand Island — frequently asked

What is the population of Grand Island, Nebraska?
Grand Island has a population of about 52,761, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Grand Island?
The median home value in Grand Island is $202,600, and the median gross rent is $913/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Grand Island safe? What is the crime rate?
Grand Island Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 413 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Grand Island face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hall County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Grand Island?
Grand Island has 27 public schools (16 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Grand Island?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Grand Island. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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