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Broken Bow

Nebraska · 3,506 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 $44,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,506
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,736 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,728 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−11%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,355 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,619
+57%since 2000
from $17,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,118)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(228)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other2.1%(75)
Diversity Score22.4%(786)
Diversity Score
22
+741%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

Broken Bow, Nebraska has about 3,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broken Bow, Nebraska earns about $44,000 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 $114,500, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Nebraska?

About 24.0% 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 23.0% 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 272 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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