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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Beatrice Micro

Beatrice, NE · 1 counties · 22,993 residents · 851.468 sq mi
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Beatrice has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,908. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,993
+1%since 1990
from 22,794 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+7%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K22K23K23K1990201020202024Beatrice
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,908
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,876 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,190
+55%since 1990
from $11,099 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.1
+32%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(22,560)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(85)
Asian0.3%(74)
Diversity Score3.5%(787)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(22,354)
Black0.3%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(196)
Asian0.3%(64)
Diversity Score3.6%(825)
4
+4%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−42%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Beatrice, NE?

Beatrice, NE has about 22,993 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beatrice, NE?

The typical household in Beatrice, NE earns about $34,908 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Beatrice, NE?

About 15.4% 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 8.7% of people in Beatrice, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beatrice, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, Beatrice, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 1 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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