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.

Burt County within Nebraska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,730

Population

-0.12%

Annual growth

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%.

Burt County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,727

Population (2024)

6,841

Population (2010)

6,841

Peak (2010)

-0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,841	-	-	estimate
2011	6,782	-59	-0.86%	estimate
2012	6,683	-99	-1.46%	estimate
2013	6,572	-111	-1.66%	estimate
2014	6,548	-24	-0.37%	estimate
2015	6,540	-8	-0.12%	estimate
2016	6,526	-14	-0.21%	estimate
2017	6,529	+3	+0.05%	estimate
2018	6,482	-47	-0.72%	estimate
2019	6,494	+12	+0.19%	estimate
2020	6,724	+230	+3.54%	estimate
2021	6,716	-8	-0.12%	estimate
2022	6,790	+74	+1.10%	estimate
2023	6,730	-60	-0.88%	estimate
2024	6,727	-3	-0.04%	estimate

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

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

5.4%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

9.6%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

13.8%

75–84

7.3%

85+

3.4%

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

Professional & business services

21.8%

Agriculture

13.6%

Construction

11.1%

Manufacturing

9.1%

Education & health care

7.3%

Finance & real estate

7.0%

Retail trade

5.9%

Information

5.7%

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+

Largest cities in Nebraska

Omaha (488,197)Lincoln (291,932)Bellevue (64,355)Grand Island (52,761)Kearney (34,024)Fremont (27,321)Norfolk (25,962)Hastings (25,005)Columbus (24,188)Papillion (24,063)All Nebraska cities →

Other counties in Nebraska

Douglas County (585,461)Lancaster County (323,673)Sarpy County (194,051)Hall County (62,431)Buffalo County (50,323)Dodge County (37,146)Scotts Bluff County (35,937)Madison County (35,535)Platte County (34,358)Lincoln County (34,122)All Nebraska counties →

Part of Nebraska

Nebraska demographic profile All Nebraska data →

Metro areas in Nebraska

Omaha (972,840)Lincoln (341,309)Sioux City (144,007)Grand Island (76,619)All US metros →

County rankings

US Counties by Population Richest US Counties by Median Household Income Expensive US Counties by Home Value Educated US Counties Counties With Highest Poverty Rates Youngest US Counties by Median Age Oldest US Counties by Median Age Cheapest US Counties by Median Home Value Racially Diverse US Counties Counties With Largest Hispanic Population All rankings →

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.