ZIP 68310 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Beatrice city, NE (68310)

Median Income

$58,608

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+918

Wealth inflow

Population

14,381

Unemployment

1.8%

1.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 918 for ZIP 68310 (Beatrice city, NE) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.8%-52% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-39% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.2%+22% vs US avg

449

Establishments

5,979

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.8%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade11.8%
Transportation, utilities4.7%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.4%
Professional, scientific, management5.1%
Education, health care, social25.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services5.8%
Public administration6.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 68310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income rose 8.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.7%.

Median Income

$58,608

-22% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate