Alliance
cityAlliance is a city located in Box Butte County in western Nebraska, situated in the Great Plains region. As of 2020, the population was 8,151. Alliance serves as the county seat and is the largest city within a 50-mile radius, blending small-town charm with regional significance. Alliance's economy has roots in agriculture, business, industry, and railroading. It was once known as the "Potato Center of Nebraska" and the "Cattle Capital of Nebraska". Key sectors include healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing. The city provides municipal services such as water, sewage, and electricity. Alliance is known for Carhenge, a replica of Stonehenge made from automobiles. The city's downtown area, with its brick-lined streets, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Alliance Parks System, connected by the Snake Creek Trail, offers recreational opportunities.
Alliance, Nebraska
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 3100905
- Country
- United States
- County
- Box Butte County
- Region
- Great Plains
- Elevation
- 3,966 ft
- Total Area
- 4.73 sq mi
- Land Area
- 4.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.01 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.09302
- Longitude
- -102.8702
- Climate
- Semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Annual precipitation averages around 16 inches, and snowfall averages around 39 inches.
- Notable Features
- Sandhills
- Population (2020)
- 8,151
- Est. Population (2026)
- 8,025
- Median Age
- 40.8
- Median Income
- $65,160
- Poverty Rate
- 12.76%
- Family Households
- 63.7%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of Alliance is approximately 77.8% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% Black.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- School District
- Alliance Public Schools
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Utilities · Parks & Recreation · Library
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.5%
- Economic Profile
- Regional hub · Agriculture · Industry · Railroad
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Transportation & Warehousing · Manufacturing
- Schools
- 5
- Students
- 1,355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- School Districts
- Alliance Public Schools
- Transportation
- Highways · Rail service · Alliance Municipal Airport
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital · Airport
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Central Park · Laing Lake Park · Snake Creek Trail
- Parks & Trails
- Central Park · Laing Lake Park · Snake Creek Trail
- Founded
- 1888
- Incorporated
- 1891
- Named After
- Likely named after Alliance, Ohio, suggested by a railroad engineer.
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from a railroad town to a center for agriculture, ranching, and industry in western Nebraska.
- Key Events
- Town founded with the arrival of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad · Alliance Army Airfield established in 1942 for WWII training · Box Butte County Courthouse moved to Alliance in 1899





