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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Burt County

Nebraska · 7,791 residents · 491.587 sq mi
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Burt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,954. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,791
−1%since 1990
from 7,868 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+9%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Burt County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,954
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,061 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,654
+66%since 1990
from $10,030 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.9%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.9
+32%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(7,723)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(52)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score6.1%(481)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,538)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(98)
Asian0.2%(15)
Diversity Score4%(313)
4
−34%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.1%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burt County, Nebraska?

Burt County, Nebraska has about 7,791 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burt County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Burt County, Nebraska earns about $33,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burt County, Nebraska expensive?

In Burt County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Burt County, Nebraska?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burt County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burt County, Nebraska?

About 8.9% of people in Burt County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burt County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Burt County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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