Most Populated Cities in Nebraska
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Nebraska based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Omaha leads the ranking with a value of 488,197 and a population of 488,197.
The top three cities are Omaha (488,197), Lincoln (291,932), and Bellevue (64,355). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Nebraska.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Omaha | 488,197 | 488,197 |
| #2 | Lincoln | 291,932 | 291,932 |
| #3 | Bellevue | 64,355 | 64,355 |
| #4 | Grand Island | 52,761 | 52,761 |
| #5 | Kearney | 34,024 | 34,024 |
| #6 | Fremont | 27,321 | 27,321 |
| #7 | Norfolk | 25,962 | 25,962 |
| #8 | Hastings | 25,005 | 25,005 |
| #9 | Columbus | 24,188 | 24,188 |
| #10 | Papillion | 24,063 | 24,063 |
| #11 | North Platte | 23,030 | 23,030 |
| #12 | La Vista | 16,594 | 16,594 |
| #13 | Scottsbluff | 14,406 | 14,406 |
| #14 | South Sioux City | 13,871 | 13,871 |
| #15 | Beatrice | 12,233 | 12,233 |
| #16 | Lexington | 10,693 | 10,693 |
| #17 | Chalco | 10,625 | 10,625 |
| #18 | Gretna | 9,117 | 9,117 |
| #19 | Gering | 8,567 | 8,567 |
| #20 | York | 8,114 | 8,114 |
| #21 | Alliance | 8,089 | 8,089 |
| #22 | Blair | 7,868 | 7,868 |
| #23 | Seward | 7,665 | 7,665 |
| #24 | Crete | 7,521 | 7,521 |
| #25 | McCook | 7,360 | 7,360 |
| #26 | Nebraska City | 7,287 | 7,287 |
| #27 | Plattsmouth | 6,680 | 6,680 |
| #28 | Schuyler | 6,517 | 6,517 |
| #29 | Ralston | 6,445 | 6,445 |
| #30 | Sidney | 6,396 | 6,396 |
| #31 | Wayne | 6,055 | 6,055 |
| #32 | Offutt AFB | 5,663 | 5,663 |
| #33 | Holdrege | 5,503 | 5,503 |
| #34 | Chadron | 5,207 | 5,207 |
| #35 | Wahoo | 4,885 | 4,885 |
| #36 | Ogallala | 4,800 | 4,800 |
| #37 | Aurora | 4,665 | 4,665 |
| #38 | Waverly | 4,363 | 4,363 |
| #39 | Falls City | 4,099 | 4,099 |
| #40 | Cozad | 3,944 | 3,944 |
| #41 | Fairbury | 3,905 | 3,905 |
| #42 | O'Neill | 3,574 | 3,574 |
| #43 | Broken Bow | 3,524 | 3,524 |
| #44 | West Point | 3,479 | 3,479 |
| #45 | Auburn | 3,468 | 3,468 |
| #46 | Gothenburg | 3,436 | 3,436 |
| #47 | Valley | 3,113 | 3,113 |
| #48 | Ashland | 3,083 | 3,083 |
| #49 | Central City | 3,039 | 3,039 |
| #50 | Minden | 3,020 | 3,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Nebraska?
Omaha ranks #1 for most populated cities in Nebraska with a value of 488,197 and a population of 488,197.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Nebraska?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Nebraska. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Nebraska compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Nebraska's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.