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Broadwater

Nebraska · 128 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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Broadwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,944. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−9%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+6%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
861141421701981990201020202024Broadwater
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,944
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,688
+21%since 2000
from $14,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
16.7%
−67.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+17%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(6)
Diversity Score31.6%(40)
Diversity Score
32
+797%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−7%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broadwater, Nebraska?

Broadwater, Nebraska has about 128 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broadwater, Nebraska?

The typical household in Broadwater, Nebraska earns about $26,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broadwater, Nebraska expensive?

In Broadwater, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $24,000, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Broadwater, Nebraska?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Broadwater, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broadwater, Nebraska?

About 10.0% of people in Broadwater, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broadwater, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Broadwater, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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