Bern

City in Nemaha County, Kansas

Bern is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, with 161 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Du Bois, 6.5 miles NW.

161residents (2020 Census)
1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
566 / sq mipopulation density
66408ZIP code

About Bern

Bern is a city in Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 161.

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Living in Bern

Median household income: $62,500
Median home value: $127,300
Median rent: $567/mo
Median age: 50.5

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Bern, KS population

Bern had 161 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	161
Density	566 per sq mi (218 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bern at a glance

State	Kansas (KS)
County	Nemaha County
Type	City
Population	161 (2020)
Land area	0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Elevation	1,280 ft (390 m)
Coordinates	39.9614° N, 95.9711° W
ZIP code	66408
Census code (GEOID)	2006275

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bern

What county is Bern in?

Bern is in Nemaha County, Kansas.

What is the population of Bern, KS?

161 people lived in Bern at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Bern, KS?

The ZIP code of Bern is 66408.

What is the elevation of Bern?

1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Bern?

Du Bois (6.5 mi), Oneida (6.7 mi), St. Benedict (8.4 mi), Seneca (10.0 mi), Sabetha (10.1 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026