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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Beatrice

Nebraska · 12,354 residents · 9.465 sq mi
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Beatrice has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,354
−1%vs 2000
vs 12,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,305 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,643
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,735 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,565
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,816 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $428 in 2000
US average: $450
65.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.8% in 2000
34.1% rent
1.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(12,118)
Black0.3%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1%(120)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(504)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(12,188)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian0.5%(66)
Other0.8%(95)
Diversity Score4.3%(532)
4
+7%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beatrice, Nebraska?

Beatrice, Nebraska has about 12,354 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Beatrice, Nebraska?

The typical household in Beatrice, Nebraska earns about $22,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beatrice, Nebraska expensive?

In Beatrice, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Beatrice, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Beatrice, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beatrice, Nebraska?

About 13.2% of people in Beatrice, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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