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Bassett

Nebraska · 619 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 $31,875. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. Median home value is $38,900. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
619
−17%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.9
+11%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5185796417027641990201020202024Bassett
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,412 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,236
+53%since 2000
from $13,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−48%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Nebraska?

Bassett, Nebraska has about 619 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bassett, Nebraska earns about $31,875 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 $38,900, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Bassett, Nebraska?

About 19.1% 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 5.3% 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 109 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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