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Burwell, NE


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Burwell, Nebraska

Burwell, Nebraska, in Garfield county, is 144 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 169 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,130.

The People and Families of Burwell

In Burwell, about 57% of adults are married. Burwell offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Burwell if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burwell had a median family income of $33,558.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burwell Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Burwell. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Burwell is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Burwell, 84% of commuters drive to work. Burwell is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Burwell, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Burwell strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBurwell Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBurwell Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Burwell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Burwell, NE

Comparing Burwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built22
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