Box Butte County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,714 | — | #2,437 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,892 | -8.3% | #1,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,600 | -40.9% | #1,875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | -35.3% | #2,465 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | -14.4% | #966 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Box Butte County has a population of 10,714, making it the #2,437 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892, ranking #1,274 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
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The median home value in Box Butte County is $166,600 (-40.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $752/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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93.2% of residents in Box Butte County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Box Butte County, Nebraska
Box Butte County, Nebraska has a total population of 10,714, making it the 2,437th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Box Butte County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892, which ranks #1,274 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Box Butte County is $166,600, 40.9% below the national median. Renters in Box Butte County pay a median gross rent of $752 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Box Butte County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.4 min.
Box Butte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.6%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
All data for Box Butte County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.