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Burwell

County:
Garfield County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.049
State:
Nebraska

Burwell is a city located in Garfield County, Nebraska. Burwell has a 2026 population of 985. It is also the county seat of Garfield County. Burwell is currently declining at a rate of -1.7% annually and its population has decreased by -9.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,086 in 2020.

The median household income in Burwell is $51,250 with a poverty rate of 12.98%. The median age in Burwell is 48.9 years: 53.8 years for males, and 46.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.

985
Total Population
939
Density (mi²)
-17 -1.7%
Growth

Burwell Population

Burwell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026985-17-1.7%
20251,002-17-1.67%
20241,019-33-3.14%
20231,052-17-1.59%
20221,069-28-2.55%
20211,097111.01%
20201,086-4-0.37%
20191,167-1-0.09%
20181,168-6-0.51%
20171,174-13-1.1%
20161,187-15-1.25%
20151,202121.01%
20141,190-16-1.33%
20131,206221.86%
20121,184-9-0.75%
20111,193-17-1.4%
20101,206-8-0.66%

Median Age

Overall: 48.9 years
Female: 46.4 years
Male: 53.8 years

Burwell Adults

There are 690 adults, (256 of whom are seniors) in Burwell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 455 (53.7%)
Male: 393 (46.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Burwell includes 96.82% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82196.82%
Two or more races212.48%
Black or African American40.47%
Native American20.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White82196.82%
Two or more races212.48%
Black or African American40.47%
Native American20.24%

Burwell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Burwell 's average per capita income is $32,434. Household income levels show a median of $51,250. The poverty rate stands at 12.98%.

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$75,694-
Families$67,917$89,004
Households$51,250$68,890
Non Families$21,618$26,280

$32,434

Average Income

$51,250

Median Household Income

12.98%

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)