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Relocating to the Beatrice area?

Stake Your Claim!

We encourage you to explore our community and find out why your business should "Stake Your Claim" in Beatrice & Gage County.

Here are a few highlights of what you'll enjoy as a Beatrice/Gage County resident:

  • A downtown full of specialty shops, good eats, nightlife, and a strong business presence.
  • 10 miles of community trails great for biking walking or jogging.  Three golf courses, 15 city parks that include a skate park, dog park, and water park.
  • We celebrate our rich history of our nation's expansion through the Homestead Act.  You'll find the Homestead National Historical Park right here in Gage County, as well as many Nebraska history sites.
  • The Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce partners with over 300 of our local businesses to help cultivate our robust business community.

Beatrice is the county seat of Gage County and is located in southeast Nebraska at the intersection of State Highway 4, U.S. Highway 77, and U.S. Highway 136. Beatrice is:

  • 40 minutes south of Lincoln, Nebraska
  • 80 minutes southwest of Omaha, Nebraska
  • 150 minutes north of Kansas City
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Gage County Statistics

2021 U.S. Census Population

Gage County: 21,704

Beatrice: 12,272

Female: 49.4%

Male: 50.6%

Population by Age

65+: 23%

19-64: 50%

18 & Under: 28%

Median Age

Female: 46

Male: 43

Workforce

Total: 10,915

Employed: 98%

Unemployed: 2%

Education Levels

Graduate (Masters): 833

Bachelors Degree: 2,358

Assciates Degree: 2,414

High School: 5,213

Median Household Income

Household Income: $64,400

Annual Growth Rate: 3.43%

Leading Employers

Beatrice Community Hospital
& Health Center: 575

Exmark Manufacturing Co.: 450

Beatrice Public Schools: 322

Landmark Snacks: 305

Walmat: 251

Mosaic: 220

BSDC: 215

Neapco: 208

City of Beatrice: 152

Good Samaritan Society: 131

Southeast Community College: 104

Housing

Median Rent: $1,000

Median Home List Price: $167,100

Median Home Sold Price: $162,400

Median Home Value: $134,697

Workforce Data

Gage County is home to 1,036 total businesses with 10,513 workers 16+!

Read more about our workforce demographics here.

Our Role in Economic Development

The Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce is here to serve our business community, whether through connecting prospective companies looking to relocate with the right partners or providing resources to our current businesses and members.  We provide great networking and marketing opportunities, educational resources and training connections, business credibility, and more!  View our membership benefits information here, and contact us with any questions you may have.

For more economic development information, please check out our partners' websites:

Gage Area Growth Enterprise, NGage

City of Beatrice

Main Street Beatrice

Additional Resources

Here are some additional resources to help you get to know our community!  Feel free to contact our office if you are looking for something in addition to the links we have on our site.

Beatrice Public Schools

Utilities

Gage County

Community Services & Clubs

Churches

Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center

Media - Beatrice Daily Sun

Media - News Channel Nebraska/KWBE 1450 AM

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