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Broken Bow

Nebraska · 3,559 residents · 2.02 sq mi
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Broken Bow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
3,559
+2%since 2000
from 3,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,762 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,464
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,355 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,285
+21%since 2000
from $17,571 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$341
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,404)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(28)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,359)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(99)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.8%(28)
Diversity Score10.1%(359)
Diversity Score
10
+279%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

Broken Bow, Nebraska has about 3,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

The typical household in Broken Bow, Nebraska earns about $39,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broken Bow, Nebraska expensive?

In Broken Bow, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $69,500, and the typical rent is about $341 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Broken Bow, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

About 8.6% of people in Broken Bow, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broken Bow, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Broken Bow, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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