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Brainard

Nebraska · 336 residents · 0.31 sq mi
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Brainard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
336
−4%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653083513944371990201020202024Brainard
2024303
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,030
+75%since 2000
from $17,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(319)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score12.8%(43)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brainard, Nebraska?

Brainard, Nebraska has about 336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brainard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Brainard, Nebraska earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brainard, Nebraska expensive?

In Brainard, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $88,100, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Brainard, Nebraska?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brainard, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brainard, Nebraska?

About 7.6% of people in Brainard, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brainard, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Brainard, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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