Brainard, Nebraska
Brainard: City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Brainard is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 330 and a population density of 385 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 318 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Brainard
| Population : | 318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Butler County |
| Postal code : | 68626 |
| Area : | 0.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,673 feet / 510 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:11:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 371 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brainard is located at 41°11'2"N 97°0'14"W (41.1839000, -97.0039200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Brainard
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brainard decreased by 3.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 330 | - | census |
| 2011 | 328 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 329 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 326 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 324 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 319 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 315 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 317 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 317 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 314 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 318 | 1.26% | estimation process |
People born in Brainard (2)
People born in Brainard, including Benedictine monk and archbishop Jerome Hanus, football player Joel Makovicka, .
List
Schools in Brainard
College & universities near Brainard, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180984 | Concordia University-Nebraska | Seward (NE) | 68434-1556 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brainard, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Brainard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brainard Post Office | Brainard (NE) | 68626 |
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| David City | 2,852 | City in Nebraska |
| Bellwood | 416 | Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States |
| Rising City | 347 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Dwight | 190 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Ulysses | 141 | Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States |
| Octavia | 117 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bruno | 92 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Linwood | 81 | Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States |
| Abie | 63 | Village in the United States |
| Garrison | 51 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Surprise | 40 | City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America |
