In 2014, Nebraska has an approximate population of 1,881,503 people. White people comprise 80% (1,514,386) and nearly 20% are from minority groups, about 367,117. This is lower than the overall U.S. average of 22.9% (however if current national trends continue, the minorities will outnumber the majorities by 2050). Approximately 10% of Nebraska's minorities are Hispanic or Latino, 5% African American, 2% Asian and 1% Native American. It is projected that Nebraska will also have a more diverse population in the future and that the Hispanic race may increase to more than 20 % of our residents by 2050.

Sources:

1. Lincoln Journal Star. Andersen, E. Graying Population Poses Problems for Nebraska Children. 1/14/2014. Available at: http://journalstar.com/news/local/graying-populati....