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Broken Bow

County:
Custer County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.02
State:
Nebraska

Broken Bow is a city located in Custer County, Nebraska. Broken Bow has a 2026 population of 3,481. It is also the county seat of Custer County. Broken Bow is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,511 in 2020.

The median household income in Broken Bow is $60,129 with a poverty rate of 8.83%. The median age in Broken Bow is 36.6 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males.

3.5K
Total Population
1,723
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.14%
Growth

Broken Bow Population

Broken Bow Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,481-5-0.14%
20253,486-5-0.14%
20243,491-58-1.63%
20233,549411.17%
20223,50810.03%
20213,507-21-0.6%
20203,51170.2%
20193,504-19-0.54%
20183,523-9-0.25%
20173,532220.63%
20163,510-19-0.54%
20153,529571.64%
20143,472-20-0.57%
20133,492-18-0.51%
20123,510-30-0.85%
20113,540-5-0.14%
20103,545-14-0.39%
20003,491-287-7.6%
19903,778-201-5.05%
19803,9792456.56%
19703,7342527.24%
19603,482862.53%
19503,39642814.42%
19402,9682539.32%
19302,7151485.77%
19202,56700%

Median Age

Overall: 36.6 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 35.9 years

Broken Bow Adults

There are 2,515 adults, (675 of whom are seniors) in Broken Bow.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,888 (53.9%)
Male: 1,614 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Broken Bow includes 86.72% White, 3.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,03786.72%
Two or more races2868.17%
Other race1083.08%
Black or African American391.11%
Native American230.66%
Asian90.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1263.6%
Other race972.77%
White10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,03686.69%
Two or more races1604.57%
Black or African American391.11%
Native American230.66%
Other race110.31%
Asian90.26%

Broken Bow Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Broken Bow 's average per capita income is $41,111. Household income levels show a median of $60,129. The poverty rate stands at 8.83%.

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$92,396-
Families$71,768$83,778
Households$60,129$68,616
Non Families$34,028$42,196

$41,111

Average Income

$60,129

Median Household Income

8.83%

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)