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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Box Butte County

Nebraska · 12,158 residents · 1,075.161 sq mi
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Box Butte County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,366. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $68,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,158
−7%since 1990
from 13,130 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+17%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Box Butte County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,366
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,493 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,407
+55%since 1990
from $11,880 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$411
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
29.9% rent
1.7
+5%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(12,560)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(696)
Asian0.4%(57)
Diversity Score21.4%(2,804)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(10,663)
Black0.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(930)
Asian0.5%(65)
Diversity Score20.4%(2,476)
20
−5%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

Box Butte County, Nebraska has about 12,158 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Box Butte County, Nebraska earns about $39,366 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Box Butte County, Nebraska expensive?

In Box Butte County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Box Butte County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Box Butte County, Nebraska?

About 10.7% of people in Box Butte County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Box Butte County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Box Butte County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 972 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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