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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Boyd County

Nebraska · 2,438 residents · 539.368 sq mi
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Boyd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,075. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 13% 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 $27,600. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

2,438
−14%since 1990
from 2,835 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+6%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Boyd County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,075
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,329 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,840
+54%since 1990
from $8,979 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.2%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$261
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
80.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
19.8% rent
1.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(2,824)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score0.6%(15)
1
−53%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−61%since 1990
from 32.8 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 Boyd County, Nebraska?

Boyd County, Nebraska has about 2,438 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Boyd County, Nebraska earns about $26,075 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 $27,600, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Boyd County, Nebraska?

About 12.8% 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 15.2% 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 397 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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