Economy & Jobs — Beatrice, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,264 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,452 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,074 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16.5% |
| Retail | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Fast Food | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
