Burt County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Nebraska
The population of Burt County, Nebraska is 6,730 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $57,303, the median home value is $125,400, and the median age is 44.8.
The population of Burt County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (6,841 → 6,727), a -0.12% annualized rate.
6,730
Population
-0.12%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$57,303
Median Income
$125,400
Median Home Value
Burt County covers 492 sq mi of land at 13.7 people per square mile.
About Burt County, NE
Remote work is unusually prominent in Burt County: 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 6,730 residents, Burt County is a county in Nebraska. It ranks #42 among counties in Nebraska by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $57,303 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $125,400, with typical rent around $688.
25.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Burt County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Burt County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Burt County had a population of 6,841 in 2010 and 6,727 in 2024, a -1.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,841 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.
6,727
Population (2024)
6,841
Population (2010)
6,841
Peak (2010)
-0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,841 |
| 2011 | 6,782 |
| 2012 | 6,683 |
| 2013 | 6,572 |
| 2014 | 6,548 |
| 2015 | 6,540 |
| 2016 | 6,526 |
| 2017 | 6,529 |
| 2018 | 6,482 |
| 2019 | 6,494 |
| 2020 | 6,724 |
| 2021 | 6,716 |
| 2022 | 6,790 |
| 2023 | 6,730 |
| 2024 | 6,727 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.8
Median Age
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Male
24.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 24.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,303$-17,682 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,148 |
| Per-capita income | $35,034 |
| Poverty rate | 9.1%+2.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 57.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Burt County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
74.5%
Public transit
11.6%
Work from home
25.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$125,400$-98,400 vs state
Median home value
$688
Median rent
77.2%
Homeownership rate
3,338
Total housing units
85.9%
Occupied
14.1%
Vacant
22.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.6%
With health insurance
90.3%
With broadband internet
25.1%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
17.9%
With a disability
97.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.2%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burt County, Nebraska has a population of 6,730 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Burt County has declined 1.7% since 2010 (6,841 → 6,727), a -0.12% annualized rate.
The median household income in Burt County, Nebraska is $57,303, with mean (average) household income of $81,148 and per-capita income of $35,034. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Burt County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Burt County, Nebraska is 44.8 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.
The median home value in Burt County is $125,400 and median monthly rent is $688. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,338 total housing units, 14.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Burt County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Burt County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
Burt County, NE Climate
Burt County, NE has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F) and receives about 745 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.4°C
Avg Temp
745
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / 19° | 16 mm |
| February | -4° / 26° | 19 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 56 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 76 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 109 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 107 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 83 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 82 mm |
| September | 18° / 64° | 83 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 58 mm |
| November | 2° / 36° | 34 mm |
| December | -5° / 24° | 22 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Burt County, NE
The most comfortable months to visit Burt County, NE are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -12°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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