Burt County Demographics

A map of Burt County's Population by Race

Burt County, Nebraska has an estimated population of 6,740, a less than 1% change from the 6,722 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.3% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burt County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burt has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burt County, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burt County is ranked the 42nd most populous county in Nebraska, out of 93 counties. Burt County was ranked the 43rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Burt County's White Population

6,088 residents of Burt County, or 90.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burt County is considerably higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Burt County ranks 38th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Burt County's population has decreased from 92.2% to 90.3%.

Burt County is more White than neighboring Thurston County (36.2% White), Dodge County (77.5% White), and Cuming County (85.1% White). Burt County is less White than neighboring Washington County (92.9% White), and Monona County (92.8% White).

Burt County's Black Population

14 residents of Burt County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burt County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Burt County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Black residents' share of Burt County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Burt County is less Black than neighboring Washington County (0.3% Black), Thurston County (0.3% Black), Dodge County (0.5% Black), and Cuming County (0.4% Black).

Burt County's Asian Population

10 residents of Burt County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burt County is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Burt County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Burt County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Burt County is more Asian than neighboring Monona County (0% Asian). Burt County is less Asian than neighboring Washington County (0.2% Asian), Thurston County (1.4% Asian), Dodge County (0.5% Asian), and Cuming County (0.3% Asian).

Burt County's Hispanic Population

228 residents of Burt County, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burt County is lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burt County ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Burt County's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.4%.

Burt County is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (3.3% Hispanic), and Monona County (2.7% Hispanic). Burt County is less Hispanic than neighboring Thurston County (4.9% Hispanic), Dodge County (18% Hispanic), and Cuming County (12.4% Hispanic).

Burt County's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Burt County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burt County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Burt County ranks 11th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burt County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Burt County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (0.3% Native American/Other), Monona County (0.4% Native American/Other), Dodge County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cuming County (0.6% Native American/Other). Burt County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thurston County (53.8% Native American/Other).

Burt County's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Burt County, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burt County is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burt County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 93 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Burt County's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%.

Burt County is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (3% Multiracial), Thurston County (3.5% Multiracial), Monona County (3.8% Multiracial), Dodge County (2.7% Multiracial), and Cuming County (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.