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Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District

Nebraska · NE-02

Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District is one of 3 U.S. House districts in Nebraska, represented in Congress by Don Bacon (Republican). It is home to roughly 658,486 people, with a median age of 35.7. The population is about 69% White. The median household income is $82,821, and 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (D+5).

Representative

Don Bacon Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of Nebraska

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1,247 mi²
Land area
528/mi²
Pop. density
0.43
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NE-02 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

D+5
2024 margin
52% / 47%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+6
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

69% White9% Black13% Hispanic4% Asian5% Other
658,486
Population
35.7
Median age
25.8%
Under 18
13.8%
Age 65+
9.4%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$82,821
Median household income
$255,095
Median home value
$1,167
Median rent
42%
Bachelor's or higher
63.8%
Homeownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
22 min
Mean commute
8%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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