Grand Island
City in Hall County, Nebraska
Grand Island is a city in Hall County, Nebraska, with 53,131 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,860 ft (567 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alda, 6.9 miles SW.
- 53,131residents (2020 Census)
- 1,860 ftelevation · 567 m
- 30.3 sq miland area · 78.4 km²
- 1,756 / sq mipopulation density
- 68801main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Grand Island
Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 53,131 at the 2020 census, making it the 4th most populous city in Nebraska. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, and Howard counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents.
Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, which is the sole agency responsible for training law enforcement officers throughout the state, as well as the home of the Southern Power District serving southern Nebraska. Ammunition manufacturer Hornady is also located there.
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Living in Grand Island
- Median household income
- $63,795
- Median home value
- $218,600
- Median rent
- $947/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Grand Island had 53,131 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,131 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,756 per sq mi (678 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Island at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Hall County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 53,131 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.25 sq mi (78.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9214° N, 98.3586° W |
| ZIP codes | 68801, 68803 |
| Official website | grand-island.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3119595 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grand Island
- Alda6.9 mi SW
- Phillips7.7 mi E
- Doniphan10.2 mi S
- St. Libory11.1 mi N
- Chapman12.6 mi NE
- Cairo13.9 mi NW
- Wood River14.6 mi SW
- Giltner14.7 mi SE
- Dannebrog16.8 mi NW
- Trumbull17.3 mi S
- Aurora18.8 mi E
- Marquette19.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Island
What county is Grand Island in?
Grand Island is in Hall County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Grand Island, NE?
53,131 people lived in Grand Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Island, NE?
The main ZIP code is 68801. Other ZIP codes: 68803.
What is the elevation of Grand Island?
1,860 feet (567 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Island?
Alda (6.9 mi), Phillips (7.7 mi), Doniphan (10.2 mi), St. Libory (11.1 mi), Chapman (12.6 mi).
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