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Boyd County

Nebraska · 1,674 residents (2025 est.) · 539.368 sq mi
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Boyd County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,045. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 750 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $104,000. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,688
−31%since 2000
from 2,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−20%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+19%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,674 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Boyd County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(78)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(92)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(124)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(56)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.1%(171)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(180)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(148)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(275)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.6%(348)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.8%(148)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,045
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,075 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,675
+179%since 2000
from $13,840 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+5%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boyd County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,532)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(56)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5.6%(94)
Diversity Score
22
+312%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian1.5%(25)
Mexican1.1%(19)
Spaniard0.2%(4)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(3)
Ancestry
German39.2%(661)
Irish14.7%(248)
American5.7%(97)
English5.6%(95)
Czech3.5%(59)
Swedish3.1%(53)
Danish1.1%(19)
Polish1%(17)
Norwegian0.9%(15)
Russian0.7%(11)
Dutch0.6%(10)
Scottish0.6%(10)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
French0.4%(7)
Swiss0.3%(5)
Arab0.2%(3)
Syrian0.2%(3)
Croatian0.1%(2)
Italian0.1%(2)
Austrian0.1%(1)
Belgian0.1%(1)
Ukrainian0.1%(1)
Welsh0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 65.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(180)
Married65%(479)
Widowed3.3%(24)
Divorced7.3%(54)
Women 15+
Never married14.9%(98)
Married62.4%(410)
Widowed14.5%(95)
Divorced8.2%(54)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boyd County, Nebraska?

Boyd County, Nebraska has about 1,688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boyd County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Boyd County, Nebraska earns about $67,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boyd County, Nebraska expensive?

In Boyd County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $104,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd County, Nebraska?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Boyd County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boyd County, Nebraska?

About 9.7% of people in Boyd County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boyd County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Boyd County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,147 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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