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Burwell

Nebraska · 1,130 residents · 1.049 sq mi
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Burwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,569. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $35,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,130
−12%since 1990
from 1,286 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,077 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,226 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.6
+4%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7969511K1K1K1990201020202024Burwell
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,569
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,608 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,949
+59%since 1990
from $8,795 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
26.8% rent
1.6
+7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(35)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−34%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burwell, Nebraska?

Burwell, Nebraska has about 1,130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Burwell, Nebraska earns about $22,569 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 $35,200, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in Burwell, Nebraska?

About 16.7% 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 14.3% 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 156 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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