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Barneston

Nebraska · 88 residents (2025 est.) · 0.244 sq mi
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Barneston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−4%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+52%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:88 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
82941071191311990201020202024Barneston
2024117
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,417
+84%since 2000
from $13,255 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−5%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance24.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical24.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.3%(39)
Diversity Score55.6%(65)
Diversity Score
56
+595%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.5%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barneston, Nebraska?

Barneston, Nebraska has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barneston, Nebraska?

The typical household in Barneston, Nebraska earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Barneston, Nebraska?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barneston, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barneston, Nebraska?

About 11.1% of people in Barneston, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barneston, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Barneston, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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