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Boys

Nebraska · 745 residents · 0.908 sq mi
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Boys is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 16.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 16.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
−9%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
16.7
+3%since 2000
from 16.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3605116628139641990201020202024Boys
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,251
+7%since 2000
from $3,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.054
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,000
from $0 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2011
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
73.7%
+48.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.9
2010 – 2011
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(433)
Black25.5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(75)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.1%(53)
Diversity Score74%(551)
Diversity Score
74
+27%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
71.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−58.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boys, Nebraska?

Boys, Nebraska has about 745 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boys, Nebraska?

The typical household in Boys, Nebraska earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boys, Nebraska expensive?

In Boys, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $625,000.

How educated are people in Boys, Nebraska?

About 73.7% 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 25.9% of people in Boys, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boys, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Boys, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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