Foreclosures in Nebraska decreased in 2009 over the prior year. There was a total of 1,845 properties with foreclosure filings. That works out to a rate of one filing for every 423 households, which compares to the United States average of 45, and is about one fourth of one percent of the state's housing units.
Nebraska is the 38th largest U.S. state by population, with 1,796,619 people (in 2008). Its 77,421 square miles make it the 16th largest state by area. Median household income in 2008 was $49,693.
Nebraska has a strong base—and history—in agriculture. Probably most famous for its corn and beef, it also is a major producer of wheat, soybeans and pork. Warren Buffet, often cited as the world's second richest man, resides in Omaha, his legendary firm Berkshire Hathaway, is based there. Omaha is also home to large corporations including ConAgra, Mutual of Omaha, and TD Ameritrade.
