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Ralston, NE

Douglas CountyElev. 349 m
Population
6,445
Median home
$215,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Ralston

Ralston is a city in Nebraska with about 6,445 residents. Ralston sits in Douglas County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $65,557. Homes carry a median value of $215,800, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.7%). Around 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,445
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$65,557
Per-capita income
$39,221
Poverty rate
7.6%
High-school grad or higher
88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.7%
Hispanic or Latino23.7%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.8%
Sales & office22%
Service17.3%
Production, transportation & material moving12.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$215,800
Median gross rent
$1,178/mo
Owner-occupied
58.3%
Median year built
1974
Households
2,933
Avg. household size
2.2

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Ralston has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading42%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RALSTON HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
RALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 78
SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16
WILDEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime35% below national
Ralston250
Nebraska199
United States386
55% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime12% below national
Ralston1,720
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
19% higher than 2019
20192023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ralston.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Douglas County
HailVery High
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Ralston is in Douglas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ralston sits in Douglas County. Elevation ~349 m.

Map of Ralston
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Nearby cities
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Public records

Incarceration records — Douglas County

Most-recorded names in Douglas County booking & incarceration records:

Michael Davis (3)Cameron Williams (2)Terrence Moore (2)William Smith (2)Robert Williams (2)James Moore (2)Daion Williams (2)Andrew Williams (2)Anthony Martinez (2)Adam Johnson (1)Adrian Rodriguez (1)Adrian Jones (1)Ahmad Jackson (1)Ahmad Smith (1)Adam Clark (1)Aaron Whitehill (1)Adrian Garcia (1)Alex Johnson (1)Alejandro Flores (1)Adonis Williams (1)Alexander Jackson (1)Alexander Miller (1)Alexandro Flores (1)Alexis Jones (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Ralston, NE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ralston, Nebraska.

Chris Bryant Thompson, 38
Ralston · Douglas County · 68127
AKA Christopher B Thompson
John Edward Butalla, 46
Ralston · 68127
AKA John Butalla, John E Butalla

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

Ralston — frequently asked

What is the population of Ralston, Nebraska?
Ralston has a population of about 6,445, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ralston?
The median home value in Ralston is $215,800, and the median gross rent is $1,178/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ralston safe? What is the crime rate?
Ralston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 250 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ralston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Douglas County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, strong wind.
How many schools are in Ralston?
Ralston has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ralston?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Ralston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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