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Bassett

Nebraska · 536 residents (2025 est.) · 0.444 sq mi
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Bassett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,697. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,800. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
−22%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,306 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+16%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:536 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5185796417027641990201020202024Bassett
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,697
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,412 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,008
+153%since 2000
from $13,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+15%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(571)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score3.8%(22)
Diversity Score
4
+63%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−36%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Nebraska?

Bassett, Nebraska has about 580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bassett, Nebraska earns about $42,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bassett, Nebraska expensive?

In Bassett, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Bassett, Nebraska?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bassett, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bassett, Nebraska?

About 16.6% of people in Bassett, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bassett, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassett, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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