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Beaver Lake

Nebraska · 2,114 residents · 1.511 sq mi
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The short version

Beaver Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,607. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $393,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,114
−4%since 2023
from 2,198 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,399 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+13%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20232024Beaver Lake
20242K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,607
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,364 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,062
+2%since 2023
from $57,189 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+3%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $384,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score3.8%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,082)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score3.7%(79)
Diversity Score
4
−2%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 32.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
46.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver Lake, Nebraska?

Beaver Lake, Nebraska has about 2,114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Beaver Lake, Nebraska earns about $121,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver Lake, Nebraska expensive?

In Beaver Lake, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $393,100.

How educated are people in Beaver Lake, Nebraska?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver Lake, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver Lake, Nebraska?

About 1.7% of people in Beaver Lake, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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