Demographics & People — Beatrice, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,233 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.9 |
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| Total Households | 5,510 |
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| Family Households | 2,971 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1011 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,596 |
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| Black or African American | 109 |
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| Asian | 120 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 415 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,359 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,804 |
| Irish | 1,310 |
| Other groups | 1,220 |
| English | 1,097 |
| American | 781 |
| Czech | 486 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 464 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 405 |
| Dutch | 386 |
Language
| English Only | 11,100 |
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| Spanish | 247 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,518 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 692 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,554 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Beatrice, Nebraska.
