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Bassett

Nebraska · 538 residents · 0.444 sq mi
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Bassett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
−28%since 2000
from 743 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,673 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+3%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5185796417027641990201020202024Bassett
2024580
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,731
+151%since 2000
from $13,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(514)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score11.1%(60)
Diversity Score
11
+371%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−11%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bassett, Nebraska?

Bassett, Nebraska has about 538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bassett, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bassett, Nebraska earns about $55,000 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Bassett, Nebraska?

About 28.1% 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 6.9% 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 190 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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