Beatrice, NE

Livability

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The City of Beatrice is in the center of Gage County and is the county seat, with a population of 12,279. In addition to Gage County's population of 21,513, the community draws from a nine-county adjacent area with available labor force of 214,646. This labor force figure is significant since Lincoln is just 35 miles to the north of Beatrice. With a solid base of manufacturers present and manufacturing history in the community, there is an excellent pool of experienced workforce to draw from.

Roads connecting to Beatrice and the Gage County Industrial Park site are excellent. Interstate 80 is just 39 miles to the north of Beatrice on Highway 77 which is a four lane expressway. Beatrice and Gage County is in the center of the country with great accessibility and outstanding transportation infrastructure here.  

Beatrice offers local incentives for businesses that have an interest in moving or growing here. Direct loans or grants are available to qualifying businesses thru the Local Option Municipal Act fund and Community Development Block Grant funds. The county implemented a new fund to be used as needed for businesses interested in this area and tax increment financing is available for improvements. 

The Beatrice area community has superb quality of living amenities including an excellent school system, ample recreation venues and activities, including hiking and biking trails, theaters, good medical care with a new state of the art hospital, historical sites and attractions, community celebrations, and many churches. The area is rich in culture and history, as it is the home of the Homestead National Monument.  

Recent and significant local investments have been made to:

  • The Beatrice Community Hospital opened its new facility on the north edge of Beatrice in February of 2012.  In 2016, a $7.2M clinical services expansion was completed.   
  • A new sports complex near the Beatrice High School facility. 
  • Recent improvements nearly complete to enhance the Beatrice Public Library facility. 
  • Restoration in 2012 of the Historic Carnegie Building (housing NGage, the Chamber, and Gage County Tourism offices). 
  • Renovation and restoration of the Gage County Courthouse. 
  • A two-phase downtown revitalization project, including street paying, sidewalks, concrete planters and historical lighting along 5th St. 

 

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Beatrice, NE13,01912,65012,22112,177

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4823684691
5-9748716691
10-14746691735
15-19764659674
20-24750705665
25-29746713666
30-34661700693
35-39633686699
40-44713653707
45-49915619680
50-54980711606
55-59920776713
60-64691881722
65-69573774835
70-74550697723
75-79494564622
80-84455426477
85+490566578
18+9,8399,7309,645
Median Age434444

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Beatrice, NE2023
Total12,221.00
White Alone91.40
Black Alone1.03
American Indian Alone0.57
Asian Alone0.69
Pacific Islander Alone0.01
Some Other Race1.24
Two or More Races5.06
Hispanic Origin4.33
Diversity Index23.10

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Beatrice, NE2023 - 2028
Population-0.07%
Households-0.03%
Families-0.08%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households5,4225,5215,4345,426
Housing Units5,8676,0986,0596,061
Owner Occupied Units3,3183,383
Renter Occupied Units2,1162,043
Vacant Units625635

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Beatrice, NE20232028
Median Home Value$147,886$154,111
Average Home Value$181,382$192,787
<$50,000253252
$50,000 - $99,999636605
$100,000 - $149,999804785
$150,000 - $199,999630602
$200,000 - $249,999408456
$250,000 - $299,999267285
$300,000 - $399,999181226
$400,000 - $499,9994348
$500,000 - $749,9993846
$1,000,000 +3949

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later187
2000-2009373
1990-1999542
1980-1989467
1970-1979972
1960-1969953
1950-1959679
1940-1949279
1939 or Before1,719

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Beatrice, NE20232028
Median Household$50,819$55,608
Average Household$65,911$73,183
Per Capita$29,356$32,659

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Beatrice, NE2023
<$15,000788
$15,000 - $24,999604
$25,000 - $34,999661
$35,000 - $49,999616
$50,000 - $74,999979
$75,000 - $99,999744
$100,000 - $149,999725
$150,000 - $199,999244
$200,000+73

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+5,955
In-County Residents4,893
Out-of-County Residents946
Drive Alone4,886
Carpooled446
Public Transport0
Work at Home262
Less than 5 minutes851
5-9 minutes1,616
10-14 minutes1,391
15-19 minutes466
20-24 minutes281
25-29 minutes137
30-34 minutes100
35-39 minutes81
40-44 minutes98
45-59 minutes384
60-89 minutes175
90+ minutes113
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees7,972
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt31
Mining0
Utilities91
Construction177
Manufacturing591
Wholesale Trade187
  
Retail Trade1,761
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers150
Furn & Home Furnish Str46
Electronics & Appl Store12
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip764
Food & Beverage Stores159
Health/Pers Care Stores112
Gasoline Stations33
Clothing/Accessory Store28
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music60
General Merchandise Str397
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse76
Information65
  
Finance & Insurance194
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn98
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv33
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other63
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing88
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv321
Legal Services54
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt74
Educational Services557
HealthCare/Social Assist1,771
Arts/Entertainment/Rec93
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs482
Accommodation49
Food Srv/Drinking Places433
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin477
Auto Repair/Maintenance91
Public Administration Emp919

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Beatrice, NE2023
Some High School568
Graduated High School2,953
Associates Degree1,092
Bachelor's Degree1,323
Graduate Degree425

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses642
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus8
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus3
Construction Bus33
Manufacturing Bus24
Wholesale Trade Bus24
  
Retail Trade Bus101
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus17
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus6
Electronics & Appl Store Bus3
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus16
Food & Beverage Stores Bus12
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus3
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus17
General Merchandise Str Bus11
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus9
Information Bus10
  
Finance & Insurance Bus46
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus15
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus9
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus22
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus31
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus51
Legal Services Bus16
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus14
Educational Services Bus16
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus71
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus12
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus32
Accommodation Bus5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus27
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus102
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus28
Public Administration Bus40

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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