Burt County's 2026 population is estimated at 6,721, reflecting a -0.04% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Burt County is the 44th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 6,841 and has grown -1.75% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 46 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 5,228 adults, (1,650 of whom are seniors) in Burt County.
Female: 3,292 (48.8%)
Male: 3,448 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Burt County includes 91.32% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,155 | 91.32% |
| Two or more races | 336 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 112 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 101 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.15% |
Burt County 's average per capita income is $45,596. Household income levels show a median of $63,685. The poverty rate stands at 13.22%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,119 | - |
| Families | $80,068 | $96,688 |
| Households | $63,685 | $79,970 |
| Non Families | $33,824 | $45,575 |
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