Tri-Cities | |
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Region in Nebraska | |
.jpg) Satellite view of the Tri-Cities | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Population | |
| • Total | 174,530 |
The Tri-Cities is an area of Nebraska consisting of the cities of Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney. It has a population of 174,530 as of 2020.[1][2][3] The Tri-Cities region is not an official Metropolitan Statistical Area or Combined Statistical Area, however the region would be Nebraska's third largest if it was, behind Lincoln but ahead of Sioux City.[4]
The Tri-Cities area holds historical significance, with it being a major destination for pioneers heading west on the Oregon Trail.[5] In recent years, the region has experienced large amounts of economic and population growth, with this being attributed to an influx in higher education jobs.[6]
- ^ O'Callaghan, Bree Dority (Oct 2002). "A Nebraska Success Story-The Tri-Cities". Business in Nebraska. 58 (671). Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Tri-Cities region ranks high on Nebraska Thriving Index". Kearney Hub. November 5, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Travel to the Tri-Cities". Nebraska Tourism Commission. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ US Census. "Nebraska: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties" (PDF).
- ^ "History | City of Kearney, NE - Official Website". cityofkearney.org. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Employment Opportunities | Human Resources | University of Nebraska at Kearney". www.unk.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-04.