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Burwell

Nebraska · 1,210 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 $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $45,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,210
+7%since 2000
from 1,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,153 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+7%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7969511K1K1K1990201020202024Burwell
2024848
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,569 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,373
+25%since 2000
from $13,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,193)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score3.3%(39)
Diversity Score
3
+5%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burwell, Nebraska?

Burwell, Nebraska has about 1,210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burwell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Burwell, Nebraska earns about $33,125 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 $45,600, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Burwell, Nebraska?

About 19.9% 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 20.1% 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 76 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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