Demographics & People — Broken Bow, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,524 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,500 |
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| Median Age | 36.6 |
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| Total Households | 1,502 |
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| Family Households | 919 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.141 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,236 |
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| Black or African American | 45 |
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| Asian | 10 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 208 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,235 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 774 |
| English | 644 |
| Other groups | 488 |
| Irish | 474 |
| Norwegian | 228 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 197 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 196 |
| American | 165 |
| Swedish | 102 |
Language
| English Only | 3,230 |
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| Spanish | 150 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,391 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 220 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,575 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Broken Bow, Nebraska.
