Box Butte County, Nebraska Demographics 2026
Box Butte County, Nebraska has a population of 10,714, the 22nd most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $68,892 and the median home value is $166,600. The poverty rate is 10.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Box Butte County Quick Facts
How Box Butte County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,754 | 10,714 | -0.4% |
| Median household income | $68,778 | $68,892 | +0.2% |
| Median home value | $161,100 | $166,600 | +3.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Box Butte County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | 8,075 | $65,160 | 12.8% | $161,800 |
| Hemingford | 714 | $70,667 | 9.3% | $90,600 |
| Berea | 9 | N/A | 77.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Box Butte County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 10,714. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Box Butte County is 41.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $166,600. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Box Butte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 78.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Box Butte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Box Butte County, Nebraska?
Box Butte County has a population of 10,714, making it the 22nd most populous county in Nebraska.
What is the median income in Box Butte County?
The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.
How many cities are in Box Butte County, Nebraska?
Box Butte County contains 3 Census-designated places.