Beatrice City, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 12496 people, 5395 households, and 3302 families living in the city. The population density was 1666.7 people per square mile (643.52/kmē), it is the 107th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 5818 housing units at an average density of 775.7 per square mile (299.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 people, and the average family size was 2.87 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median age is 39.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Beatrice City was 37.1 and 42.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 0.45% American Indian, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.05% from two or more races and 0.3% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33735, it is 210th wealthiest city by median household income in Nebraska. The median income for a family in the city was $42472, it is the 178th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The per capita income for the city was $17816, it would be the 120th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income is $20471, The median income for males was $24161 versus $16665 for females.
In 2000, 2947 pupils and students, of which 49.64% are male and 50.36% are female, 23.58% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.08% nursery or pri school, 4.55% kindergarten, 46.56% elementary school, 25.52% high school and 15.3% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12496 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12544 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12554 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12712 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12785 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12811 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12826 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12734 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12801 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12834 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12769 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 115 | 238 |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 56 | 134 |
| Elementary school | 665 | 707 | 1372 |
| High school | 409 | 343 | 752 |
| College or graduate school | 188 | 263 | 451 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice city, Nebraska | $33735 | $42472 | $17816 |
| Gage County, Nebraska | $34908 | $43072 | $17190 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |