Nebraska

Capital: Lincoln · Midwest · Cornhusker State

State Statistics

Population1.96M
GDP
Area200,330 km²
CapitalLincoln
Largest CityOmaha
Political LeanUnknown

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

Population: 486K

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

Population: 289K

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

Population: 64K

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

UniversityCityTypeFoundedStudents
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincolnPublic Research University186925K
Creighton UniversityOmahaPrivate Jesuit Research University18789K
University of Nebraska OmahaOmahaPublic University190816K
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincolnPrivate Liberal Arts University18872K
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