Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island: The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. It is located on the Platte River in central Nebraska. Grand Island is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grand Island Museum and the Grand Island Zoo.
About
Grand Island is a city located in the county of Hall in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 48,520 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,004 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Grand Island
| Population : | 51,004 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Hall County |
| Postal code : | 68801–68803 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 77.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,860 feet / 567 meters |
| Capital city : | Grand Island is capital of Hall County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:24:57 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 658 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grand Island is located at 40°55'30"N 98°20'31"W (40.9250100, -98.3420100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Grand Island
Demographics
The population of Grand Island increased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 48,520 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,401 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,905 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,323 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,887 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50,959 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 51,182 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,128 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,219 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,267 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,004 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Other Places in Grand Island
1 City of Grand Island
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People born in Grand Island (43)
People born in Grand Island, including economist Edith Abbott, social worker Grace Abbott, athletics competitor George Baird, .
List
- Mike Higgins (American basketball player) he was born in 17/02/1967
- Bil Baird (American puppeteer) he was born in 15/08/1904
- Bob O. Evans (American computer pioneer) he was born in 19/08/1927
- Sharon Ritchie (Miss America 1956) she was born in 12/01/1937
- Tom Kropp (American basketball player) he was born in 12/02/1953
- Patrick Deuel (American "Half ton man") he was born in 28/03/1962
- Holly Lewis-Rhotenacher (American actress (1965-2012)) she was born in 26/12/1965
- Bob Kahler (American football player and coach (1917-2013)) he was born in 13/02/1917
- Bobby Reynolds (American football player) he was born in 27/06/1931
- Channing Hill (American jockey) he was born in 22/08/1987
- Doyle Niemann (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1947
- Emily Susan Rapp (American memoirist) she was born in 12/07/1974
- G. P. Mix (American politician) he was born in 15/10/1874
- George Balch Wilson (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1927
- George J. Marrett (American test pilot) he was born in 01/01/1935
- Jeff Richardson (American baseball player) he was born in 26/08/1965
- Jenny Kropp (American beach volleyball player) she was born in 17/06/1979
- Joe Feeney (American singer) he was born in 15/08/1931
Schools in Grand Island
College & universities near Grand Island, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180902 | Central Community College | Grand Island (NE) | 68802-4903 |
| 181127 | Hastings College | Hastings (NE) | 68901 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grand Island, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Grand Island
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Post Office | Grand Island (NE) | 68803 |
| Webb Plaza Post Office | Grand Island (NE) | 68803 |
| Phill Post Office | Phillips (NE) | 68865 |
| Alda Post Office | Alda (NE) | 68810 |
| Doniphan Post Office | Doniphan (NE) | 68832 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Grand Island , New York town in New York with a population of 21,767 people.
Other cities in Hall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hall County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River | 1,307 | City in Nebraska |
| Doniphan | 832 | Township in Hall County, Nebraska |
| Cairo | 794 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
| Alda | 660 | Human settlement in Hall County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Island distances to largest Nebraska cities
