Ralston is a city located in Douglas County Nebraska. Ralston has a 2024 population of 6,373. Ralston is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,484 in 2020.
The average household income in Ralston is $80,915 with a poverty rate of 9.49%. The median age in Ralston is 36 years: 38.3 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ralston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,323 | 82.37% |
| Other race | 522 | 8.08% |
| Black or African American | 276 | 4.27% |
| Two or more races | 272 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 69 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,892 | 2.23 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 1,316 | 1.24 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Married | 1,241 | 3.05 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 188 | 2.97 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Male | 147 | 3.33 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 279 | 6.15% |
| Associates Degree | 552 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 971 | 21.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 332 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,355 | 29.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 2.05% |
| Some College | 955 | 21.05% |
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 | 3,890 | 3,761 | 1,121 |
| Hispanic | 489 | 246 | 133 |
| Other Race | 310 | 143 | 67 |
| Black | 112 | 112 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,799 | $67,941 | $45,718 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,486 | $74,591 | $52,115 |
| High School Graduate | $40,089 | $41,641 | $38,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,330 | $30,632 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,619 | $52,762 | $43,292 |
| Some College | $46,615 | $49,607 | $44,196 |
$45,619
Average Earnings
$52,762
Average Male
$43,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.57% of Ralston residents speak only English, while 13.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,942 | 297 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 995 | 132 | 13.27% |
| Other | 522 | 130 | 24.9% |
| Black | 276 | 110 | 39.86% |
| Multiple | 272 | 74 | 27.21% |
| Native | 69 | 2 | 2.9% |
9.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.85%
Male Poverty Rate
10.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ralston is Black, with 39.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ralston is Native, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.84% |
| High School | 6.49% |
| Some College | 4.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 5.72% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,163 | $107,252 |
| Households | $61,554 | $80,915 |
| Married Families | $92,348 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,603 | $46,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
408
Number of Veterans
399
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| World War II | 28 |
| Korea | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 5.57% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 20.31% |
| Other Race | 14 | 3.28% |
| Black | 11 | 5.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
64.96%
Born in Ralston
91.23%
Native Born
8.77%
Foreign Born
7.09%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
91.23% of Ralston residents were born in the United States, with 64.96% having been born in Nebraska. 7.09% 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 | 6,234 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 6,262 | -28 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 6,290 | -27 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 6,317 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 6,345 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 6,373 | -28 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 6,401 | -23 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 6,424 | -54 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 6,478 | -6 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 6,484 | -787 | -10.82% |
| 2019 | 7,271 | -35 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 7,306 | -33 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 7,339 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 7,349 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 7,348 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 7,348 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 7,345 | 27 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 7,318 | 594 | 8.83% |
| 2011 | 6,724 | 621 | 10.18% |
| 2010 | 6,103 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,314 | 78 | 1.25% |
| 1990 | 6,236 | 1,093 | 21.25% |
| 1980 | 5,143 | 878 | 20.59% |
| 1970 | 4,265 | 1,288 | 43.27% |
| 1960 | 2,977 | -3,257 | -52.25% |