What is the population of Broken Bow, Nebraska?

Broken Bow has a population of approximately 3,502 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Broken Bow, Nebraska located?

Broken Bow is located in Nebraska, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.4052°, -99.6408°.

What is the median household income in Broken Bow?

The median household income in Broken Bow is approximately $60,129 based on the most recent open data.

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Broken Bow

Total population

3,502

Median home value

$133,200

20.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,129

Broken Bow$60k

National$74k

Founded

1882

Elevation755 m

Land area4.91 km²

Weather65°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates41.41°, -99.64°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1882

Elevation

755 m

Area

4.91 km²

head of government

mayor

Official website

www.cityofbrokenbow.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Broken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Broken Bow had a population of 3,506. It is the county seat of Custer County.

History & geography

History

Broken Bow was platted in 1882. Its name, likely suggested by a settler who found a broken bow in a field at the site of a former Native American camping ground, was submitted by homesteader Wilson Hewitt to the U.S. Post Office Department. The railroad was built through Broken Bow in 1884, and the town was incorporated as a village that same year.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The geographic center of Nebraska lies approximately 10 miles southwest of Broken Bow.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.6

Median home value

$133,200

Housing units

1,776

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

5.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

86.7%

Black

1.1%

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

6.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.4052

Longitude

-99.6408

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

86°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

60°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday

71°F

Chance Rain Showers

Saturday Night

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

65°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Broken Bow, NE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31.6%

Diabetes

9.8%

Adult obesity

41.3%

Binge drinking

21.9%

Adult smoking

15.9%

No leisure activity

28%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · BROKEN BOW · 350 students · 13:1 ratio
BROKEN BOW HIGH SCHOOL
High · BROKEN BOW · 247 students · 13.7:1 ratio
BROKEN BOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · BROKEN BOW · 175 students · 15.9:1 ratio
ANSELMO-MERNA ELEMENTARY-MERNA
Elementary · MERNA · 149 students · 12.4:1 ratio
ANSELMO-MERNA HIGH SCHOOL
High · MERNA · 96 students · 8.7:1 ratio
NEW DISCOVERIES PRESCHOOL
Other · BROKEN BOW · 78 students · 26:1 ratio
EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES
Other · BROKEN BOW · 40 students