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Neligh, Nebraska
Neligh, city, in Antelope County, Nebraska. Neligh had 1,551 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,536 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,515 (±135). GEOID 3133775.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,551
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,536 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,515 ±135
Median household income
$59,239
±$4,735 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$150,600
±$19,910 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$598
±$242 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is Neligh and what county is it in?
Neligh is a city in Antelope County, Nebraska. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,051 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Neligh, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,551 people lived in Neligh on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 1,536 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,515 (±135).
| Measure | Neligh | Antelope County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,515 ±135 | 6,305 | no clear change |
| Households | 678 ±81 | 2,636 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.15 ±0.21 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 795 ±71 | 3,149 | no clear change |
Neligh's population since 2000
From 1,651 in 2000 to 1,551 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Neligh as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Neligh?
The median resident of Neligh is 42.7 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 7.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Neligh | Antelope County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 ±6.5 | 42.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4% ±3.9 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2% ±4.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±3.2 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9% ±2.7 pts | 92.8% | −9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.5% ±2.7 pts | 2.3% | +6.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±4.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±2.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±4.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3% ±3.8 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±2.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.0% ±2.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Neligh earn?
Half of Neligh's 678 households earn less than $59,239 a year (±$4,735), against $66,105 in Antelope County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $59,905 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Neligh | Antelope County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,239 ±$4,735 | $66,105 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,413 ±$8,657 | $84,173 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,933 ±$4,926 | $36,317 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% ±5.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4% ±6.5 pts | 83.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Neligh?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Neligh's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,600 by its owner (±$19,910). The median renter pays $598 a month including utilities, and 36.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Neligh | Antelope County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,600 ±$19,910 | $130,300 | +$46,360 |
| Median gross rent | $598 ±$242 | $692 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.0% ±12.2 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,276 ±$113 | $1,283 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2% ±5.4 pts | 79.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.8% ±5.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Housing units | 795 ±71 | 3,149 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% ±3.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.2% ±14.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±4.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.2% ±5.8 pts | 35.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±3.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Neligh building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Neligh in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 2.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Neligh work and get to work?
88.0% of Neligh's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.0 minutes.
| Measure | Neligh | Antelope County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7% ±5.3 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 88.0% ±3.9 pts | 78.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.0 min ±1.8 | 17.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Neligh?
1 census tract lies mostly in Neligh, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9797Antelope County | 1,597 | $59,783 |
| Tract 9798Antelope County | 2,656 | $73,554 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Neligh) · Census block assignment files
How does Neligh compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Neligh is the 8,613th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 70th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
Neligh ranks 97th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 70th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th | 136 |
| Median household income | 97th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 136 |
| Median home value | 94th | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 125th | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 80th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd | 135 |
| Median age | 30th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th | 135 |
| Work from home | 65th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 127th | 135 |
Neligh's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare Neligh with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Neligh?
16 of the 57 figures for Neligh on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Neligh are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Neligh.