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Bertrand, NE

Village in Phelps County, Nebraska.

Population

718

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,324

ZIP codes

0

Bertrand and its ZIP codes

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Bertrand at a glance

  • Bertrand is about 51 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,672, 4% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,100 (39% below Nebraska) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Bertrand, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bertrand, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,672

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$145,100

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

89.2%

Bachelor's or higher

24.9%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

13.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (351), Mexican Americans (48), Irish Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phelps County. PPP loans are for Bertrand.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.2%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,826

4,856 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$71,624

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$68.53M

FY 2026, $7,642 per person

Phelps County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bertrand, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.9%
  • Carpooled10.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bertrand, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

597

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

6

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 15°F

23.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bertrand, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Bertrand

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SmithfieldVillage6.6 mi0.2
LoomisVillage7.4 mi0.3
ElwoodVillage13 mi0.6
AtlantaVillage14 mi0.2
HoldregeCity15 mi4.2
OvertonVillage16 mi0.5
LexingtonCity18 mi5.1
EdisonVillage18 mi0.4
OxfordVillage19 mi0.9
Elm CreekVillage19 mi0.7
FunkVillage21 mi0.3
ArapahoeCity21 mi1
EustisVillage23 mi0.4
OdessaCensus-designated place23 mi1.8
RaganVillage23 mi0.3
HolbrookVillage25 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bertrand, NE in?
Bertrand is in Phelps County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Bertrand, NE?
About 718 people live in Bertrand, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bertrand?
Nearby places include Smithfield (6.6 mi), Loomis (7.4 mi), Elwood (13 mi), Atlanta (14 mi), Holdrege (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023