Ralston, NE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Ralston, Nebraska Summary
Life in Ralston research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ralston over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ralston:
The population in Ralston is 6,453.
The median home value in Ralston is $165,800.
The median income in Ralston is $64,735.
The cost of living in Ralston is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ralston is $1,012.
The unemployment rate in Ralston is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in Ralston is 6.2%.
Table Of Contents
Ralston SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Ralston, NE Crime Report
119
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,845.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.59%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ralston / 100k People |
Nebraska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 119 | 1,845.5 | 2,243.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 108.6 | 334.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 46.5 | 41.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 46.5 | 229.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 112 | 1,737.0 | 1,909.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 155.1 | 229.9 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 78 | 1,209.7 | 1,418.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 372.2 | 260.5 | 282.7 |
Ralston, NE Cost Of Living
89
Ralston's Overall Cost Of Living
Ralston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ralston | Nebraska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 86 | 100 | |
Ralston, NE Photos
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Rankings for Ralston in Nebraska
Map Of Ralston, NE
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Population over time in Ralston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,305 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 7,314 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 7,348 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,334 | 22.3% |
| 2017 | 5,997 | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 6,826 | 3.6% |
| 2015 | 6,589 | 4.1% |
| 2014 | 6,330 | 6.0% |
| 2013 | 5,974 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,961 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ralston
| Race | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.1% | 77.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.7% | 4.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 11.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Ralston
| Gender | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ralston for adults over 25
| Education | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ralston, Nebraska
| Income | Ralston | NE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.7% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.7% | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 6.2% | 9.5% |
