City profile · Nebraska · Census ACS 2023

Beatrice, NE

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Beatrice - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,233
Residents
$54,583
Median income
$152,900
Median home
$961
Median rent (state)

Beatrice - the verdict

Beatrice ranks in the 27th percentile for household income and the 68th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

27th
percentile, household income
28th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
68th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Beatrice, NE

Nebraska's Beatrice is a small town, with 12,233 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Beatrice households earn a median of $54,583 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.3%. Home values in Beatrice run a median of $152,900, and the median resident age is 43.1 years. About 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 27 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 35% from five years earlier. Beatrice reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 904.5 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Beatrice's yearly average temperature at 51.4°F with 31.3 inches of precipitation per year and 18.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Nebraska run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nebraska scores 90.1 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $961 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $207 across Nebraska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 16.6 minutes, with 86.1% driving alone and 3.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 40.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

12,233 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nebraska

Median Household Income

$54,583 /yr

Poverty 14.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.1 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nebraska average

How does Beatrice compare to other US cities?

Where Beatrice sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 27% higher than other cities
Home value 28% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities
Safety 68% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Nebraska and the picture shifts: Beatrice ranks #18 of 44 Nebraska cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Beatrice against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nebraska only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nebraska-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Beatrice near the bottom of Nebraska's cities

Among the 450 Nebraska cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Beatrice ranks #184 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Beatrice only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#324 of 439
26th percentile in Nebraska
Median Gross Rent
#184 of 450
0th percentile in Nebraska
Median Home Value
#138 of 438
68th percentile in Nebraska
Poverty Rate
#56 of 450
87th percentile in Nebraska
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#233 of 450
48th percentile in Nebraska

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nebraska only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

27thIncome percentile
68thSafety percentile

27th percentile nationally for median household income · 68th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Beatrice's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Beatrice's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 59 Avg. percentile National median
Beatrice's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Beatrice's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$152,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 72% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Beatrice $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Beatrice, NE Beatrice, NE's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Beatrice, NE-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Beatrice, NE median $54,583/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Beatrice, NE's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Beatrice, NE. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 19.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,233
Median Income
$54,583
Median Home Value
$152,900
Median Age
43.1
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Labor force participation
60.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
904.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
81.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
823.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.4°F
Annual Precipitation
31.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.8"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,150 residents12,200 residents12,250 residents12,300 residents12,350 residents 202020212022202320242025 12,228 residents 12,318 residents ▲ +0.7%
Beatrice's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
27
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
16
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 20
2020 10
2021 96
2022 28
2023 20
2024 27

Permit volume increased 35% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.6 minutes
Drive Alone
86.1%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
3.4%
Other
1.3%

Based on 5,685 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nebraska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$65
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$207
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nebraska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nebraska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Beatrice sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.1
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$961/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
40.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nebraska

Lexington
10,693 people
Chalco
10,625 people
South Sioux City
13,871 people
Scottsbluff
14,406 people
Gretna
9,117 people
Gering
8,567 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Beatrice's 12,233 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Maili, HI
12,236 people
Pennsville, NJ
12,238 people
Newcastle, OK
12,238 people
East Renton Highlands, WA
12,241 people
Leeds, AL
12,221 people
El Campo, TX
12,220 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Beatrice's $54,583 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Godley, IL
$54,583 median income
Sibley, IL
$54,583 median income
Wolcottville, IN
$54,583 median income
Goessel, KS
$54,583 median income
South Range, MI
$54,583 median income
Ivanhoe, MN
$54,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Beatrice, NE Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Beatrice, NE - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.4% White 94.8% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 2.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Beatrice compares to nearby Nebraska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Beatrice (this city) 12,233 $54,583
Lexington 10,693 $62,364
Chalco 10,625 $81,427
South Sioux City 13,871 $68,397
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NE FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Beatrice, NE?

What is the population of Beatrice, NE? +

Beatrice, NE has a population of 12,233 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Beatrice, NE? +

In Beatrice, the typical household earns $54,583 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Beatrice? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Beatrice; the closest available measure is the Nebraska state average, a cost of living index of 90.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nebraska vary by metro area.

Is Beatrice, NE safe? +

Beatrice has a total crime rate of 904.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Beatrice, NE? +

A typical home in Beatrice is worth $152,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Beatrice? +

The average annual temperature in Beatrice runs 51.4°F, 31.3 inches of precipitation, and 18.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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