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Beemer

Nebraska · 643 residents (2025 est.) · 0.425 sq mi
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Beemer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
775
Unchangedsince 2000
from 773 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,824 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+2%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:643 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5556156757357951990201020202024Beemer
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,689
+157%since 2000
from $14,653 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+21%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+39%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(733)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(28)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(76)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(50)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other2.7%(21)
Diversity Score26.1%(202)
Diversity Score
26
+167%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 48.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beemer, Nebraska?

Beemer, Nebraska has about 775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beemer, Nebraska?

The typical household in Beemer, Nebraska earns about $61,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beemer, Nebraska expensive?

In Beemer, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Beemer, Nebraska?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beemer, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beemer, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in Beemer, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beemer, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Beemer, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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