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Ainsworth, NE
City in Brown County, Nebraska.
Population
1,697
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
ZIP codes
0
Ainsworth and its ZIP codes
Ainsworth at a glance
- Ainsworth is about 66 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 75th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $53,490, 30% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,400 (55% below Nebraska) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Ainsworth, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ainsworth, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,490
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$107,400
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
12.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (597), Irish Americans (204), Mexican Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Ainsworth.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,624
1,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,288
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.7M
FY 2026, $9,526 per person
How people get to work
Ainsworth, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 12.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ainsworth, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
23.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ainsworth, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Ainsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long PineCity | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| JohnstownVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| BassettCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SpringviewVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| Wood LakeVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| NewportVillage | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| BurtonVillage | 29 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ainsworth, NE in?
- Ainsworth is in Brown County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Ainsworth, NE?
- About 1,697 people live in Ainsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ainsworth?
- Nearby places include Long Pine (8.1 mi), Johnstown (10 mi), Bassett (16 mi), Springview (20 mi), Wood Lake (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023