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Bushnell

Nebraska · 108 residents (2025 est.) · 0.228 sq mi
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Bushnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,500. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−1%since 2000
from 162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 711 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−2%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:108 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
851151451752051990201020202024Bushnell
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,307
+41%since 2000
from $13,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
−20%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−81.8 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)
Diversity Score41.5%(66)
Diversity Score
42
+161%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, Nebraska?

Bushnell, Nebraska has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bushnell, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bushnell, Nebraska earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushnell, Nebraska expensive?

In Bushnell, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $70,500.

How educated are people in Bushnell, Nebraska?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bushnell, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushnell, Nebraska?

About 10.6% of people in Bushnell, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushnell, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushnell, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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