Burt County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,740 | — | #2,753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,685 | -15.3% | #1,734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,000 | -47.9% | #2,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | -39.1% | #2,709 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.9% | #1,586 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Burt County has a population of 6,740, making it the #2,753 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Burt County is $63,685, ranking #1,734 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.
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The median home value in Burt County is $147,000 (-47.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $708/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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92.5% of residents in Burt County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County, Nebraska has a total population of 6,740, making it the 2,753rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burt County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Burt County is $63,685, which ranks #1,734 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.
The median home value in Burt County is $147,000, 47.9% below the national median. Renters in Burt County pay a median gross rent of $708 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Burt County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Burt County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%).
All data for Burt County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.