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Bristow

Nebraska · 70 residents · 0.163 sq mi
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Bristow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,563. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $25,000. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
70
−20%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.0
+30%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
224670931171990201020202024Bristow
202455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,563
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,082
+88%since 2000
from $11,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−11%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(7)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.0 min
+84%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% 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
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2013
from 56.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Nebraska?

Bristow, Nebraska has about 70 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bristow, Nebraska earns about $51,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristow, Nebraska expensive?

In Bristow, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $25,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Nebraska?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bristow, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristow, Nebraska?

About 23.9% of people in Bristow, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristow, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristow, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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