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Beatrice

Nebraska · 12,261 residents · 9.465 sq mi
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Beatrice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,103. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,261
−2%since 2000
from 12,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,103
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,110
+47%since 2000
from $17,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(11,052)
Black0.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino4%(496)
Asian0.7%(89)
Other1.7%(213)
Diversity Score18%(2,207)
Diversity Score
18
+346%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beatrice, Nebraska?

Beatrice, Nebraska has about 12,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beatrice, Nebraska?

The typical household in Beatrice, Nebraska earns about $42,103 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 $115,100, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Beatrice, Nebraska?

About 18.4% 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 19.5% of people in Beatrice, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beatrice, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Beatrice, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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