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Boys

Nebraska · 410 residents · 0.908 sq mi
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Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 408 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 16.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 16.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−50%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 901 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
16.3
+1%since 2000
from 16.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3605116628139641990201020202024Boys
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$6,420
+111%since 2000
from $3,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food9.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
20.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
80.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(232)
Black24.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(51)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other5.6%(23)
Diversity Score75.3%(309)
Diversity Score
75
+29%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
43.9%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boys, Nebraska?

Boys, Nebraska has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Boys, Nebraska?

About 15.4% 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 42.4% 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 389 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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