Nebraska
Capital: Lincoln · Midwest · Cornhusker State
State Statistics
| Population | 1.96M |
| GDP | — |
| Area | 200,330 km² |
| Capital | Lincoln |
| Largest City | Omaha |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Nebraska
Nebraska is the nation's beef-producing heartland, anchored by Omaha's financial and agricultural processing industries and framed by the vast Sandhills grasslands and Oregon Trail heritage. The state combines prairie agriculture with a surprising urban sophistication in Omaha, home to Berkshire Hathaway and a nationally recognized restaurant scene. Nebraska's central location, low taxes, and affordable cost of living make it a rising destination for remote workers and logistics companies.
Major Cities
Omaha
Omaha is Nebraska's largest city and a major Midwest financial and logistics hub, home to Berkshire Hathaway, the College World Series, and a thriving Old Market district.
Lincoln
Lincoln is Nebraska's capital and second-largest city, driven by the University of Nebraska's flagship campus, state government, and a growing technology sector.
Bellevue
Nebraska's third-largest city, Bellevue sits adjacent to Offutt Air Force Base along the Missouri River and is among the fastest-growing communities in the Omaha metro.
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln | Public Research University | 1869 | 25K |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Private Jesuit Research University | 1878 | 9K |
| University of Nebraska Omaha | Omaha | Public University | 1908 | 16K |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln | Private Liberal Arts University | 1887 | 2K |