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Nebraska · 168 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Bee is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,688. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
281
+26%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,124 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:168 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1471832202572931990201020202024Bee
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,688
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$150,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(13)
Diversity Score20%(56)
Diversity Score
20
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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