Berwyn, Nebraska

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Population in 2022: 75 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -44.0%
Males: 29  (38.7%)
Females: 46  (61.3%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Nebraska median age:

37.4 years

Zip code: 68819

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,847 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Berwyn:

$41,847
NE:

$69,597

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,581 (it was $13,288 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,465 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Berwyn:

$66,465
NE:

$232,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $126,563; detached houses: $153,191; mobile homes: $58,537
March 2022 cost of living index in Berwyn: 70.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%

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  • Races in Berwyn, NE (2022)
    • 4357.3%White alone
    • 1114.7%American Indian alone
    • 1013.3%Two or more races
    • 810.7%Hispanic
    • 11.3%Asian alone



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Berwyn, Nebraska as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Berwyn is 92 to 1.


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Ancestries: Welsh (13.8%), English (6.9%), Swedish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2375 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 294 people per square mile   (very low).

Berwyn, Nebraska map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Nebraska:

7.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Berwyn village:

1.4% ($306)
Nebraska:

1.7% ($1,478)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (152.0 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (610.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Westerville, NE (2.6 miles),
Ansley, NE (2.7 miles ),
Broken Bow, NE (2.9 miles ),
Mason City, NE (3.7 miles),
Merna, NE (4.0 miles ),
Comstock, NE (4.4 miles),
Oconto, NE (4.5 miles),
Arcadia, NE (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.35 N, Longitude: 99.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 308

Distribution of median household income in Berwyn, NE in 2022
Distribution of house value in Berwyn, NE in 2022

Berwyn satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.6%
Nebraska:

2.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+9.8%).
Most common industries in Berwyn, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (22.9%)
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.6%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (40.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
  • Machinery (9.4%)
  • Utilities (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.8%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
Most common occupations in Berwyn, NE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other construction workers and helpers (11.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other construction workers and helpers (15.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (18.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (10.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.9%)

Average climate in Berwyn, Nebraska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Berwyn-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Nebraska state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Berwyn village center killed 11 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/30/1961, a category F4 tornado 26.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Berwyn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nebraska state average. It is 377% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 606.2 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 367.8 miles away from Berwyn center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 147.8 miles away from Berwyn center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 320.6 miles away from Berwyn center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 102.8 miles away from Berwyn center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from Berwyn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Custer County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snows: 3, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Berwyn:

  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 50 miles; Kearney, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 67 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Northeast Community College (about 119 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)
  • Wayne State College (about 143 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 151 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 153 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 155 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ansley Fire and Rescue Berwyn (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Custer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Nebraska:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.5%
Whole state:

64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Berwyn:

Marital status in Berwyn, NE
  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Berwyn:

  • High school or higher: 94.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Nebraska average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Berwyn, NE (based on Custer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00218
Evangelical Protestant1,74121
Catholic8094
Other1652
None5,222-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Custer County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Custer County:

6.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Custer County:

11.07 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Custer County:

8.3%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Custer County:

31.1%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Custer County:

10.0%
Nebraska:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Berwyn:

54.2%
Nebraska:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.0%
State:

45.5%

Average BMI:
Berwyn:

28.2
Nebraska:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

26.0%
Nebraska:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Berwyn:

6.8%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Berwyn:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Berwyn:

23.4%
Nebraska:

33.5%

General health condition:
Berwyn:

50.6%
Nebraska:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

84.9%
Nebraska:

78.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Berwyn, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$65
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,218
Totals for Government 0$0 6$1,282

Berwyn government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($520.00)
    Financial Administration: $30,000 ($400.00)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($133.33)
    General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($80.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($66.67)
    Electric Utilities: $5,000 ($66.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($53.33)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($26.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($26.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $47,000 ($626.67)

Berwyn government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($40.00)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($13.33)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $7,000 ($93.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($213.33)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($66.67)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($320.00)

Berwyn government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $60,000 ($800.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $50,000 ($666.67)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($146.67)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($13.33)

Berwyn government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,000 ($173.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Berwyn:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KCNI (1280 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMMJ (750 AM; 10 kW; GRAND ISLAND, NE; Owner: JRK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKPR (1460 AM; 5 kW; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PLATTE RIVER RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KJLT (970 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: TRI-STATE B/CING ASSOC., INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNLV (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; ORD, NE; Owner: SANDHILLS ADVERTISING CORP.)
  • KOOQ (1410 AM; 5 kW; NORTH PLATTE, NE; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Berwyn:

  • KBBN-FM (98.3 FM; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Berwyn:

  • KHGI-TV (Channel 13; KEARNEY, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • K18DH (Channel 18; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: NORTH PLATTE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K09GW (Channel 9; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: BROKEN BOW JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • K06EY (Channel 6; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: BROKEN BOW JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
  • K04CV (Channel 4; BROKEN BOW, NE; Owner: BROKEN BOW JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

Berwyn fatal accident list:

Jun 7, 2004 02:19 PM, Sr-2, Lat: 41.349728, Lon: -99.505391, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 7, 1998 02:45 PM, Sr-2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.8mTotal length
  • 16,460Total average daily traffic
  • 1,923Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,970Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
New bridges in Berwyn, NE - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 51930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Berwyn, NE

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Noah Oswald, Berwyn Road (Lat: 41.338556 Lon: -99.500333), Type: 101.8, Structure height: 31041 m, Overall height: 100.6 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Siteacq@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 467-3199

  • Jon Becker, Berwyn Road (Lat: 41.338556 Lon: -99.500333), Type: 101.8, Structure height: 31041 m, Overall height: 100.6 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Siteacq@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 768-6500

  • Jon Becker, Berwyn Road (Lat: 41.338556 Lon: -99.500333), Type: 101.8, Structure height: 31041 m, Overall height: 100.6 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Siteacq@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 768-6500


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.336111 Lon: -99.588889, Call Sign: WPSE584, Licensee ID: L00327697,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.665 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2011, Expiration Date: 03/28/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2021, Certifier: Hugh Clarke, Registrant: Clarke, Hugh


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB0VMO, Licensee ID: L01109976, Grant Date: 06/23/2016, Expiration Date: 06/23/2026, Certifier: Donald W Mc Cullough, Registrant: Donald W Mc Cullough, 44505 Rd 786, Berwyn, NE 68814-5200


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2467R, N2467R, N-2467R, Serial Number: 18255567, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 05/21/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 01/24/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Travis T Johnson, 44840 Road 793, Berwyn, NE 68814

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Berwyn, NE
  • 41.9%Electricity
  • 29.0%Utility gas
  • 16.1%Wood
  • 9.7%No fuel used
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Berwyn, NE
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Berwyn compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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