Butte, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Butte, Nebraska had a total population of 273, the 300th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $54,063, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Nebraska.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.
Butte Quick Facts
How Butte 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 | 357 | 273 | -23.5% |
| Median household income | $52,500 | $54,063 | +3.0% |
| Median home value | $66,700 | $67,100 | +0.6% |
How Butte Compares
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+)
Butte Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Boyd County
Cities Similar to Butte
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | 14.0% | 5.1% |
| Wolbach | 283 | $52,321 | $67,300 | 14.7% | 24.0% |
| Benedict | 280 | $57,500 | $96,300 | 11.0% | 19.6% |
| Lyman | 291 | $55,047 | $68,300 | 3.7% | 20.3% |
| Holbrook | 273 | $63,750 | $75,000 | 17.2% | 28.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 273, Butte's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Butte is a small community located in Nebraska, within Boyd County. The total population is 273. It ranks as the 300th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Butte is 62.3 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 6.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.9% 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 Butte is $54,063. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $67,100. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Butte is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Butte is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%.
Education
37.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Butte in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 9% higher 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 95.6%. Notably, 20.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Butte, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Butte, Nebraska?
Butte, Nebraska has a population of 273 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Butte, NE?
The median household income in Butte is $54,063, which is 33% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Butte, NE?
The poverty rate in Butte is 12.2%. This means approximately 30 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Butte, Nebraska?
Butte's population is 83.9% White, 0.0% Black, 15.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Butte, NE?
The median home value in Butte is $67,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.2x.
How educated is Butte, Nebraska?
37.9% of adults (25+) in Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 20.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.