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Beatrice, NE
City in Gage County, Nebraska.
Population
12,225
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,292
ZIP codes
0
Beatrice and its ZIP codes
Beatrice at a glance
- Beatrice is about 50 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $57,264 a year, 25% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (33% below Nebraska) and median rent is $758 a month.
Local data for Beatrice, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beatrice, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,264
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$758/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,774), Irish Americans (1,366), Mexican Americans (448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gage County. PPP loans are for Beatrice.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,760
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $8,250 per person
How people get to work
Beatrice, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beatrice, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
656
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beatrice, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Beatrice
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PickrellVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| HolmesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Blue SpringsCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| FilleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| WymoreCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| De WittVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| VirginiaVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PlymouthVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HarbineVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ClatoniaVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DillerVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CortlandVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| OdellVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Crab OrchardVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AdamsVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| LewistonVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beatrice, NE in?
- Beatrice is in Gage County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Beatrice, NE?
- About 12,225 people live in Beatrice, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beatrice?
- Nearby places include Pickrell (6.9 mi), Holmesville (7.1 mi), Blue Springs (11 mi), Filley (11 mi), Wymore (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023