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Bassett

County:
Rock County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.444
State:
Nebraska

Bassett is a city located in Rock County, Nebraska. Bassett has a 2026 population of 519. It is also the county seat of Rock County. Bassett is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 540 in 2020.

The median household income in Bassett is $42,697 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Bassett is 54.1 years: 54.3 years for males, and 53.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.5 males.

519
Total Population
1,170
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.57%
Growth

Bassett Population

Bassett Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026519-3-0.57%
2025522-4-0.76%
2024526-17-3.13%
2023543173.23%
2022526-18-3.31%
202154440.74%
202054010.19%
201954320.37%
2018541-27-4.75%
201756830.53%
2016565-3-0.53%
2015568-15-2.57%
201458350.87%
201357830.52%
2012575-22-3.69%
2011597-22-3.55%
2010615-2-0.32%

Median Age

Overall: 54.1 years
Female: 53.8 years
Male: 54.3 years

Bassett Adults

There are 517 adults, (185 of whom are seniors) in Bassett.

Sex Ratio

Female: 325 (56%)
Male: 255 (44%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bassett includes 98.45% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57198.45%
Two or more races50.86%
Other race30.52%
Black or African American10.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57198.45%
Other race30.52%
Two or more races10.17%
Black or African American10.17%

Bassett Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bassett 's average per capita income is $39,722. Household income levels show a median of $42,697. The poverty rate stands at 16.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$73,542-
Families$71,346$87,349
Households$42,697$62,489
Non Families$29,479$37,785

$39,722

Average Income

$42,697

Median Household Income

16.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)