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Burt County

Nebraska · 6,858 residents · 491.587 sq mi
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Burt County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,817. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $83,100. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
6,858
−12%since 2000
from 7,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+12%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Burt County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,817
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,954 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,302
+40%since 2000
from $16,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$561
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,538)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(98)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,520)
Black0.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(126)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.8%(125)
Diversity Score10.4%(711)
Diversity Score
10
+158%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burt County, Nebraska?

Burt County, Nebraska has about 6,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burt County, Nebraska earns about $43,817 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $561 a month.

How educated are people in Burt County, Nebraska?

About 18.3% 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 9.9% 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 1,010 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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