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Beatrice, NE · 1 counties · 21,711 residents (2025 est.) · 851.468 sq mi
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Beatrice has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,247. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 23% 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 $174,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,629
−6%since 2000
from 22,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,711 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Beatrice
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,247
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,908 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,811
+114%since 2000
from $17,190 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+7%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,354)
Black0.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(196)
Asian0.3%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(825)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(19,999)
Black0.5%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(742)
Asian0.7%(144)
Other3%(639)
Diversity Score17.9%(3,864)
Segregation Score19.5%(4,211)
Diversity Score
18
+398%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
+18%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% 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%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BeatriceCENTRAL12,318
What's inside

1 component county

Gage CountyCENTRAL21,711
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beatrice, NE?

Beatrice, NE has about 21,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beatrice, NE?

The typical household in Beatrice, NE earns about $67,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beatrice, NE expensive?

In Beatrice, NE, the median home is worth about $174,000, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Beatrice, NE?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Beatrice, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beatrice, NE?

About 12.6% of people in Beatrice, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beatrice, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Beatrice, NE has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,165 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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