Bassett City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 743 people in the city, organized into 355 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 1676.8 people per square mile (647.42/kmē), it is the 103rd most populated city in terms of population density. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 952.3 per square mile (367.69/kmē). The average household size was 2.01 persons, and the average family size was 2.8 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males. The median age is 46.6 years, The median age of males was 43.9 years, for females the median age was 51.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.67% American Indian, 0.27% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.67% from two or more races and 0.13% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24412, it is the 65th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $32778, it is 109th poorest city by median family income in Nebraska. The per capita income for the city was $13856, it is 122nd poorest city by per capita income in Nebraska. The median income is $13750, Males had a median income of $21250 versus $11078 for females.
In 2000, 148 pupils and students, of which 69 are male and 79 are female, 19.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 3 nursery or pri school, 14 kindergarten, 69 elementary school, 54 high school and 8 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 743 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 743 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 742 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 722 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 704 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 668 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 665 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 643 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 643 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 638 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 636 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 40 | 29 | 69 |
| High school | 16 | 38 | 54 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bassett city, Nebraska | $24412 | $32778 | $13856 |
| Rock County, Nebraska | $25795 | $29917 | $14350 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |