Burt County Demographics

A map of Burt County's Population by Race

Burt County, Nebraska had a population of 6,722 in 2020. It was 92.2% White, 0.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burt County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Burt County is the 43rd most populous county of the 93 counties in Nebraska.

Burt County's White Population

6,197 residents of Burt County identify as White, or 92.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Burt County larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #38 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is more White than neighboring Thurston County (36.1% White), Monona County (92% White), Dodge County (79.4% White), and Cuming County (84.7% White). Burt County is less White than neighboring Washington County (92.8% White).

Burt County's Black Population

19 residents of Burt County identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burt County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #55 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is more Black than neighboring Cuming County (0.2% Black). Burt County is less Black than neighboring Thurston County (0.4% Black), and Dodge County (0.6% Black).

Burt County's Asian Population

35 residents of Burt County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burt County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is more Asian than neighboring Thurston County (0.1% Asian), Monona County (0.3% Asian), and Cuming County (0.2% Asian).

Burt County's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Burt County identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burt County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #78 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (3% Hispanic), Thurston County (3.8% Hispanic), Monona County (2.7% Hispanic), Dodge County (16.4% Hispanic), and Cuming County (12.3% Hispanic).

Burt County's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Burt County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burt County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #11 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (0.3% Native American/Other), Dodge County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cuming County (0.6% Native American/Other). Burt County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thurston County (57.8% Native American/Other), and Monona County (2% Native American/Other).

Burt County's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Burt County identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burt County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 93 counties in Nebraska, Burt County is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burt County is more Multiracial than neighboring Thurston County (1.8% Multiracial), Monona County (2.7% Multiracial), Dodge County (2.5% Multiracial), and Cuming County (1.8% Multiracial). Burt County is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.