Broken Bow is a city located in Custer County Nebraska. Broken Bow has a 2024 population of 3,552. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Broken Bow is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,512 in 2020.
The average household income in Broken Bow is $68,006 with a poverty rate of 20.41%. The median age in Broken Bow is 41.4 years: 41.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broken Bow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,303 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,515 | 2.26 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 674 | 1.07 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 662 | 3.17 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 112 | 3.11 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 67 | 3.9 | 23.9 | 76.1 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 2.67% |
| Associates Degree | 275 | 12.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 16.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 36.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 507 | 22.19% |
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 | 2,072 | 1,989 | 512 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 93 | 0 |
| Black | 55 | 54 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,658 | $56,458 | $40,069 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,037 | $35,331 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $48,274 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $38,038 | $46,686 | $30,845 |
| Some College | $40,893 | $48,219 | $31,081 |
$38,038
Average Earnings
$46,686
Average Male
$30,845
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.59% of Broken Bow residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,013 | 548 | 18.19% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 106 | 54.08% |
| Multiple | 122 | 25 | 20.49% |
| Black | 54 | 12 | 22.22% |
20.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.52%
Male Poverty Rate
19.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broken Bow is Hispanic, with 54.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broken Bow is White, with 18.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.94% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.78% |
| Female Employed | 9.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,139 | $90,080 |
| Households | $49,425 | $68,006 |
| Married Families | $93,517 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,192 | $38,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
134
Male Veterans
86
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
72.99%
Born in Broken Bow
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
0.23%
Naturalized
97.09% of Broken Bow residents were born in the United States, with 72.99% having been born in Nebraska. 2.68% 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 | 3,602 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 3,592 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 3,582 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 3,572 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 3,562 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 3,552 | 10 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,542 | 31 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 3,511 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 3,506 | -6 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 3,512 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 3,504 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 3,523 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 3,532 | 22 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 3,510 | -19 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 3,529 | 57 | 1.64% |
| 2014 | 3,472 | -20 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 3,492 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 3,510 | -30 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 3,540 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2010 | 3,545 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,491 | -287 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 3,778 | -201 | -5.05% |
| 1980 | 3,979 | 245 | 6.56% |
| 1970 | 3,734 | 252 | 7.24% |
| 1960 | 3,482 | 86 | 2.53% |
| 1950 | 3,396 | 428 | 14.42% |
| 1940 | 2,968 | 253 | 9.32% |
| 1930 | 2,715 | 148 | 5.77% |
| 1920 | 2,567 | -1,035 | -28.73% |