Loup City, NE

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Population
1,026
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,073 ft
Median Home Value
$96,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$744/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Loup City is a quiet, welcoming community of about a thousand people tucked along the Middle Loup River in central Nebraska. Known across the state as Nebraska's Polish Capital, the town celebrates its roots every June during Polish Days with polka music, parades, and homemade food. As the Sherman County seat, it offers a relaxed, small-town setting where neighbors look out for one another and local traditions stay strong.

Life here is closely tied to the outdoors, especially with Sherman Reservoir just a short drive from downtown. The lake is a favorite local destination for summer boating, weekend camping, and year-round fishing. In town, residents gather at Jenners Park for disc golf and community outings, while a tight-knit public school system and small businesses around the historic courthouse square keep everyday life humming.

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