Beatrice is a city located in Gage County Nebraska. Beatrice has a 2024 population of 12,272. It is also the county seat of Gage County. Beatrice is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Beatrice is $68,040 with a poverty rate of 19.91%. The median age in Beatrice is 43.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Beatrice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,596 | 94.79% |
| Two or more races | 298 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 0.89% |
| Other race | 91 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,510 | 2.13 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 2,539 | 1.21 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Married | 2,202 | 2.88 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 538 | 3.04 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 231 | 3.14 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 619 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,106 | 12.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,326 | 15.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 418 | 4.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,266 | 37.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 1,898 | 21.67% |
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 | 8,258 | 7,608 | 1,713 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 154 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 143 | 16 |
| Black | 96 | 38 | 0 |
| Asian | 86 | 57 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 38 | 16 |
| Native American | 19 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,894 | $59,743 | $47,976 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,590 | $94,263 | $81,042 |
| High School Graduate | $40,101 | $42,321 | $28,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,091 | $35,945 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,898 | $50,205 | $36,066 |
| Some College | $41,291 | $51,862 | $33,634 |
$42,898
Average Earnings
$50,205
Average Male
$36,066
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.37% of Beatrice residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,011 | 2,108 | 19.14% |
| Multiple | 296 | 105 | 35.47% |
| Black | 105 | 86 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 414 | 77 | 18.6% |
| Native | 10 | 5 | 50% |
19.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Beatrice is Black, with 81.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Beatrice is Hispanic, with 18.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 20.75% |
| Some College | 13.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 79.55% |
| Female Employed | 9.13% |
| Male Employed | 8.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,975 | $89,325 |
| Households | $54,583 | $68,040 |
| Married Families | $90,170 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,462 | $41,009 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
731
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 239 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 145 |
| World War II | 40 |
| Korea | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 304 |
| 35 to 54 | 262 |
| 75+ | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 726 | 7.97% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 2.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
2%
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
74.76%
Born in Beatrice
98.58%
Native Born
1.42%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
98.58% of Beatrice residents were born in the United States, with 74.76% having been born in Nebraska. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,324 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 12,313 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 12,303 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 12,293 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 12,282 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 12,272 | 10 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 12,262 | 47 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 12,215 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 12,201 | -30 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 12,231 | -65 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 12,296 | 22 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 12,274 | -47 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 12,321 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,297 | -63 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 12,360 | 85 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 12,275 | -110 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 12,385 | 71 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 12,314 | -151 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 12,465 | -195 | -1.54% |
| 2010 | 12,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,496 | 142 | 1.15% |
| 1990 | 12,354 | -537 | -4.17% |
| 1980 | 12,891 | 502 | 4.05% |
| 1970 | 12,389 | 257 | 2.12% |
| 1960 | 12,132 | 319 | 2.7% |
| 1950 | 11,813 | 930 | 8.55% |
| 1940 | 10,883 | 586 | 5.69% |
| 1930 | 10,297 | 633 | 6.55% |
| 1920 | 9,664 | 308 | 3.29% |
| 1910 | 9,356 | 1,481 | 18.81% |
| 1900 | 7,875 | -5,961 | -43.08% |
| 1890 | 13,836 | 1,512 | 12.27% |