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Boys

Nebraska · 616 residents (2025 est.) · 0.908 sq mi
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Boys has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 18.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 66.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
−1%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.5
+14%since 2000
from 16.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:616 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3605116628139641990201020202024Boys
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,442 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,669
+217%since 2000
from $3,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.3%
+60.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.222
+310%since 2010
from 0.054 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
72.4%
+47.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(524)
Black20.4%(167)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(62)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(476)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(375)
Black33.4%(270)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(102)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other6.6%(53)
Diversity Score81.7%(661)
Diversity Score
82
+40%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
40.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
93.3%
+48.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
36.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 32.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 83.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boys, Nebraska?

Boys, Nebraska has about 809 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boys, Nebraska?

The typical household in Boys, Nebraska earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Boys, Nebraska?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Boys, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boys, Nebraska?

About 66.3% of people in Boys, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boys, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Boys, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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