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Bee

Nebraska · 168 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Bee is home to 281 people in Nebraska. Owners hold 89% of the housing stock. Few US cities rank higher on income. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

281
+26%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
168 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,124 / sq mi
+77%since 2009
from 636 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.25 sq mi
Population, 19902024
14718322025729319902000201020202024Bee
2024281
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.1%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(3)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.5%(35)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.8%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416%(45)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.6%(55)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.9%(53)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(32)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(24)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$99,688
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$41,800
+127%since 2000
from $18,388 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.299
−19%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$150,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.20 people
−11%since 2009
from 2.48 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
4.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.5
+9%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(13)
20
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(10)
Salvadoran0.4%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German31.3%(88)
Polish12.5%(35)
Irish8.5%(24)
English8.2%(23)
Scottish7.8%(22)
American3.9%(11)
Czech2.8%(8)
French2.8%(8)
Swedish2.8%(8)
Dutch2.5%(7)
Italian1.4%(4)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Norwegian1.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
69.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
23.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
78.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
34.8%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married14.5%(19)
Married66.4%(87)
Widowed3.8%(5)
Divorced15.3%(20)
Women 15+
Never married9.4%(10)
Married73.6%(78)
Widowed7.5%(8)
Divorced9.4%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2013
from 12.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
64.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
75.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
22.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)45%(9)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)35%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 20 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bee, Nebraska?

Bee, Nebraska has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bee, Nebraska earns about $99,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bee, Nebraska expensive?

In Bee, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Bee, Nebraska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bee, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bee, Nebraska?

About 2.5% of people in Bee, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bee, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bee, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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