Bertrand, NE is a small town located in Phelps County with a population of approximately 730 people. The population density for Bertrand is 1,258 people per square mile which is much higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include the Bertrand General Store, an auto repair shop called John's Garage and a café aptly named The Café. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing at nearby Merritt Reservoir, hiking through Sandy Channel State Wildlife Management Area and camping along the North Platte River. Other organizations in Bertrand include the local Lions Club and VFW Post #5338 which holds various events throughout the year. Finally, Bertrand has a strong tradition of local sporting events including softball tournaments at Riggs Park, co-ed kickball teams at Taylor Field and youth soccer game held each summer at Stalder Recreation Area.
The population in Bertrand is 730. There are 1,318 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bertrand is 37.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bertrand is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bertrand
- 63.6% are married
- 7.7% are divorced
- 43.9% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Bertrand
- 89.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander