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Bassett

Nebraska · 743 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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Bassett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,412. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

743
+2%since 1990
from 728 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,673 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,640 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.6
+2%since 1990
from 45.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5185796417027641990201020202024Bassett
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,412
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,856
+45%since 1990
from $9,545 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$253
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
24.8% rent
1.5
−16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score2.4%(18)
2
+73%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bassett, Nebraska?

Bassett, Nebraska has about 743 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bassett, Nebraska earns about $24,412 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 $37,600, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Bassett, Nebraska?

About 12.3% 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 20.2% of people in Bassett, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bassett, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bassett, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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