Burwell, Nebraska
Burwell: City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
About
Burwell is a city located in the county of Garfield in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,210 and a population density of 451 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,162 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Burwell
| Population | 1,162 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| County | Garfield County |
| Postal code | 68823 |
| Phone Area Codes | 308 |
| Area | 2.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.7817,-99.1332 |
| Altitude | 2,175 feet / 663 meters |
| Capital city | Burwell is capital of Garfield County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:01:07 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 433 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Burwell is located at 41°46'54"N 99°7'59"W (41.7816700, -99.1331500).
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Weather
76°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
15 to 25 mph W
Thursday
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Burwell decreased by 4.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,210 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,188 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,180 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,201 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,185 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,197 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,186 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,170 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,168 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,161 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,162 | 0.09% | estimation process |
Burwell zip code is 68823.
County name: Garfield, County
fips: 31071
BUB, Webster's Town
Closest post offices linked to Burwell.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Burwell Post Office | Burwell (NE) | 68823 |
Distance to Other Cities
Burwell distances to largest Nebraska cities