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Beaver City

Nebraska · 609 residents · 0.854 sq mi
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Beaver City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 54% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−5%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+1%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4655356056747441990201020202024Beaver City
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,813
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,443 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,535
−7%since 2000
from $17,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$275
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.5%
−50.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+45%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(620)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(578)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(40)
Diversity Score
7
+31%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver City, Nebraska?

Beaver City, Nebraska has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaver City, Nebraska?

The typical household in Beaver City, Nebraska earns about $22,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver City, Nebraska expensive?

In Beaver City, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $37,200, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Beaver City, Nebraska?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver City, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver City, Nebraska?

About 25.1% of people in Beaver City, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver City, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver City, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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