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Burwell

Nebraska · 1,018 residents (2025 est.) · 1.049 sq mi
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Burwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,400. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 156%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
848
−25%since 2000
from 1,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+5%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,018 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7969511K1K1K1990201020202024Burwell
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,569 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,410
+132%since 2000
from $13,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+16%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+156%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+106%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(821)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(23)
Diversity Score7.7%(66)
Diversity Score
8
+150%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burwell, Nebraska?

Burwell, Nebraska has about 848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Burwell, Nebraska earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burwell, Nebraska expensive?

In Burwell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Burwell, Nebraska?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burwell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burwell, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of people in Burwell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burwell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Burwell, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 438 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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