Boyd County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Boyd County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 1,704. It is the 78th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boyd County is 54.9 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boyd County is $58,984. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $104,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Boyd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Boyd County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 12.3%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 95.7%.