Brewster, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Brewster's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Brewster is a small community located in Nebraska, within Blaine County. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 538th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brewster is 86.0 years. This is 131% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 81.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brewster is $26,094. This is 66% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 68% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Brewster, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $188,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Brewster was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Brewster, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.