Who are the senators from Nebraska?

Nebraska is represented by Sen. Deb Fischer and Sen. Pete Ricketts in the U.S. Senate. Both are Republicans.

Nebraska senate race 2026

Sen. Deb Fischer (Republican-NE) is the current senator from Nebraska. Nebraska is heavily Republican (R+27).

Nebraska senate election results

In the most recent statewide Senate race, the result was 36.38% Democratic and 63.62% Republican. 929,392 total votes were cast. Nebraska is heavily Republican (R+27).

Nebraska unemployment and economic indicators

The unemployment rate in Nebraska is 3%. 7.2% of residents are uninsured. The poverty rate is 7%. Source: Census ACS.

What is the median income in Nebraska?

The median household income in Nebraska is $76,475. Median rent is $1,072. Median home value is $238,600. Source: Census ACS.

Nebraska racial demographics

Nebraska is 12.7% Hispanic, 77.9% White, 4.8% Black, 2.6% Asian. The median age is 37.2. Source: Census ACS.

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Senator Deb Fischer, Republican from Nebraska

Senator · Nebraska

Deb Fischer

State of Nebraska

Senator Deb Fischer represents 1,978,707 residents of Nebraska. The state has estimated median household income of $76,475 and unemployment rate of 3%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

1,978,707Population

↑ 19,768

$76,475Median Incomenat'l $37,585

↑ $4,753

3%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%

↓ 0.1%

7%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%

↑ 0.3%

66.5%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%

→ no change

$1,072Median Rentnat'l $1,163

↑ $85

0.5%Public Transitnat'l 5%

→ no change

19.2 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min

↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Nebraska State Demographics

Median Age 37.2 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 66.5% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 34.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 7% (vs 12.4%) · Income $76,475 (vs $37,585)

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37.2 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 10–19 at 14.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 77.9%. Also significant: Hispanic (12.7%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

34.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $76,475, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 66.5% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,072. Median home value is $238,600.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 76.1% drive alone to work. Average commute is 19.2 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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