Beatrice, NE
Livability
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
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
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Beatrice, NE | 13,019 | 12,650 | 12,221 | 12,177 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|
0-4 | 823 | 684 | 691 |
5-9 | 748 | 716 | 691 |
10-14 | 746 | 691 | 735 |
15-19 | 764 | 659 | 674 |
20-24 | 750 | 705 | 665 |
25-29 | 746 | 713 | 666 |
30-34 | 661 | 700 | 693 |
35-39 | 633 | 686 | 699 |
40-44 | 713 | 653 | 707 |
45-49 | 915 | 619 | 680 |
50-54 | 980 | 711 | 606 |
55-59 | 920 | 776 | 713 |
60-64 | 691 | 881 | 722 |
65-69 | 573 | 774 | 835 |
70-74 | 550 | 697 | 723 |
75-79 | 494 | 564 | 622 |
80-84 | 455 | 426 | 477 |
85+ | 490 | 566 | 578 |
18+ | 9,839 | 9,730 | 9,645 |
Median Age | 43 | 44 | 44 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
Beatrice, NE | 2023 |
---|---|
Total | 12,221.00 |
White Alone | 91.40 |
Black Alone | 1.03 |
American Indian Alone | 0.57 |
Asian Alone | 0.69 |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.01 |
Some Other Race | 1.24 |
Two or More Races | 5.06 |
Hispanic Origin | 4.33 |
Diversity Index | 23.10 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
Beatrice, NE | 2023 - 2028 |
---|---|
Population | -0.07% |
Households | -0.03% |
Families | -0.08% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 5,422 | 5,521 | 5,434 | 5,426 |
Housing Units | 5,867 | 6,098 | 6,059 | 6,061 |
Owner Occupied Units | 3,318 | 3,383 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 2,116 | 2,043 | ||
Vacant Units | 625 | 635 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
Beatrice, NE | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $147,886 | $154,111 |
Average Home Value | $181,382 | $192,787 |
<$50,000 | 253 | 252 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 636 | 605 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 804 | 785 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 630 | 602 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 408 | 456 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 267 | 285 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 181 | 226 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 43 | 48 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 38 | 46 |
$1,000,000 + | 39 | 49 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 187 |
2000-2009 | 373 |
1990-1999 | 542 |
1980-1989 | 467 |
1970-1979 | 972 |
1960-1969 | 953 |
1950-1959 | 679 |
1940-1949 | 279 |
1939 or Before | 1,719 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
Beatrice, NE | 2023 | 2028 |
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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, NE | 2023 |
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<$15,000 | 788 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 604 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 661 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 616 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 979 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 744 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 725 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 244 |
$200,000+ | 73 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 5,955 |
In-County Residents | 4,893 |
Out-of-County Residents | 946 |
Drive Alone | 4,886 |
Carpooled | 446 |
Public Transport | 0 |
Work at Home | 262 |
Less than 5 minutes | 851 |
5-9 minutes | 1,616 |
10-14 minutes | 1,391 |
15-19 minutes | 466 |
20-24 minutes | 281 |
25-29 minutes | 137 |
30-34 minutes | 100 |
35-39 minutes | 81 |
40-44 minutes | 98 |
45-59 minutes | 384 |
60-89 minutes | 175 |
90+ minutes | 113 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 7,972 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 31 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 91 |
Construction | 177 |
Manufacturing | 591 |
Wholesale Trade | 187 |
Retail Trade | 1,761 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 150 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 46 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 12 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 764 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 159 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 112 |
Gasoline Stations | 33 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 28 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 60 |
General Merchandise Str | 397 |
Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 76 |
Information | 65 |
Finance & Insurance | 194 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 98 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 33 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 63 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 88 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 321 |
Legal Services | 54 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 74 |
Educational Services | 557 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 1,771 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 93 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 482 |
Accommodation | 49 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 433 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 477 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 91 |
Public Administration Emp | 919 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
Beatrice, NE | 2023 |
---|---|
Some High School | 568 |
Graduated High School | 2,953 |
Associates Degree | 1,092 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,323 |
Graduate Degree | 425 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 642 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 8 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 3 |
Construction Bus | 33 |
Manufacturing Bus | 24 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 24 |
Retail Trade Bus | 101 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 17 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 6 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 16 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 12 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 10 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 3 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 6 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 17 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 11 |
Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 9 |
Information Bus | 10 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 46 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 15 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 9 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 22 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 31 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 51 |
Legal Services Bus | 16 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 14 |
Educational Services Bus | 16 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 71 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 12 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 32 |
Accommodation Bus | 5 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 27 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 102 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 28 |
Public Administration Bus | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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