Neligh is a city located in Antelope County Nebraska. Neligh has a 2024 population of 1,509. It is also the county seat of Antelope County. Neligh is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,533 in 2020.
The average household income in Neligh is $75,975 with a poverty rate of 5.79%. The median age in Neligh is 39 years: 38.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Neligh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,518 | 93.47% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 4.86% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.45 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Married | 310 | 3.28 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.07 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 45 | 3.98 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 20 | 4.5 | 95 | 5 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
72.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 219 | 21.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 104 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 9.44% |
| High School Graduate | 331 | 32.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 210 | 20.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 951 | 891 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 40 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,667 | $68,750 | $43,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,406 | $0 | $66,875 |
| High School Graduate | $47,813 | $56,771 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,104 | $38,214 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,057 | $54,336 | $42,500 |
| Some College | $45,691 | $54,023 | $29,773 |
$47,057
Average Earnings
$54,336
Average Male
$42,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.69% of Neligh residents speak only English, while 9.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,371 | 68 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 15 | 9.2% |
| Multiple | 79 | 11 | 13.92% |
| Other | 13 | 5 | 38.46% |
5.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
7.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neligh is Other, with 38.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neligh is White, with 4.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.23% |
| High School | 11.51% |
| Some College | 6.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Female Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,406 | $100,645 |
| Households | $61,484 | $75,975 |
| Married Families | $97,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,455 | $40,783 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 9.34% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 13.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.98%
Born in Neligh
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
3.26%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
95.81% of Neligh residents were born in the United States, with 71.98% having been born in Nebraska. 3.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,479 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 1,485 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,491 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,497 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,503 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,509 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,515 | -4 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,519 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 1,525 | -8 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 1,533 | 28 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 1,505 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,504 | -4 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 1,508 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,511 | -24 | -1.56% |
| 2015 | 1,535 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,537 | -24 | -1.54% |
| 2013 | 1,561 | -23 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 1,584 | -15 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 1,599 | -24 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 1,623 | 0 | 0% |