Broken Bow
City in Custer County, Nebraska

Broken Bow is a city in Custer County, Nebraska, with 3,506 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Berwyn, 8.2 miles SE.
- 3,506residents (2020 Census)
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 1,736 / sq mipopulation density
- 68822ZIP code
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Living in Broken Bow
- Median household income
- $60,129
- Median home value
- $133,200
- Median rent
- $876/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Broken Bow had 3,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,736 per sq mi (670 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Broken Bow at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Custer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.4052° N, 99.6408° W |
| ZIP code | 68822 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3106610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Broken Bow
- Berwyn8.2 mi SE
- Merna8.3 mi NW
- Westerville13.4 mi E
- Ansley15.7 mi SE
- Callaway16.5 mi SW
- Anselmo18.7 mi NW
- Oconto19.3 mi S
- Sargent21.5 mi NE
- Mason City21.8 mi SE
- Comstock23.1 mi NE
- Arcadia26.7 mi E
- Eddyville27.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Broken Bow
What county is Broken Bow in?
Broken Bow is in Custer County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Broken Bow, NE?
3,506 people lived in Broken Bow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Broken Bow, NE?
The ZIP code of Broken Bow is 68822.
What towns are near Broken Bow?
Berwyn (8.2 mi), Merna (8.3 mi), Westerville (13.4 mi), Ansley (15.7 mi), Callaway (16.5 mi).
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