Bassett is a city located in Rock County Nebraska. Bassett has a 2024 population of 551. It is also the county seat of Rock County. Bassett is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542 in 2020.
The average household income in Bassett is $68,105 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median age in Bassett is 42.3 years: 45.1 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bassett was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 605 | 97.27% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.29% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 307 | 1.93 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 144 | 1.08 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Married | 136 | 2.78 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Female | 22 | 2.41 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 5 | 1.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
74.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 94 | 19.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 9.13% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 33.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 99 | 21.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 458 | 427 | 137 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,833 | $0 | $40,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,500 | $0 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $39,500 | $44,464 | $29,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,594 | $52,344 | $35,714 |
| Some College | $40,357 | $47,273 | $19,444 |
$43,594
Average Earnings
$52,344
Average Male
$35,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Bassett residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 82 | 14.24% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.47%
Male Poverty Rate
16.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bassett is White, with 14.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bassett is White, with 14.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.23% |
| Some College | 8.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.55% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,917 | $92,887 |
| Households | $42,125 | $68,105 |
| Married Families | $84,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $40,053 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
16
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.33%
Born in Bassett
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
98.87% of Bassett residents were born in the United States, with 77.33% having been born in Nebraska. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 563 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 560 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2027 | 558 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2026 | 556 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 553 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2024 | 551 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 549 | 20 | 3.78% |
| 2022 | 529 | -18 | -3.29% |
| 2021 | 547 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 542 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 543 | 2 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 541 | -27 | -4.75% |
| 2017 | 568 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 565 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 568 | -15 | -2.57% |
| 2014 | 583 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 578 | 3 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 575 | -22 | -3.69% |
| 2011 | 597 | -18 | -2.93% |
| 2010 | 615 | 0 | 0% |