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Bee

Nebraska · 171 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Bee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 12% 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 $88,200. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
171
−23%since 2000
from 223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+42%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1471832202572931990201020202024Bee
2024281
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,002
+31%since 2000
from $18,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+43%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(158)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score7%(12)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bee, Nebraska?

Bee, Nebraska has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bee, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bee, Nebraska earns about $50,000 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 $88,200.

How educated are people in Bee, Nebraska?

About 11.5% 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 15.2% of people in Bee, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bee, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bee, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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