Box Butte County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Box Butte County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 10,754. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Box Butte County is 40.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,778. This is 8% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $161,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Box Butte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Box Butte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.