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Box Butte County, Nebraska
Box Butte County, Nebraska. Box Butte County had 10,494 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 31013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,494
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,842 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,714
Median household income
$68,892
±$5,138 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$166,600
±$12,864 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$752
±$174 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Box Butte County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,842 residents in Box Butte County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,494 for July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,714 over 1,075 square miles of land.
| Measure | Box Butte County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,714 | 1,978,707 | −256 |
| Households | 4,505±182 | 797,847 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,212±25 | 863,444 | −231 |
Box Butte County's population since 2000
From 12,158 in 2000 to 10,494 in 2025: down 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Alliance with 7,914 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Alliance | 8,151 | $65,160 |
|---|---|---|
| Hemingford | 787 | $70,667 |
| BereaGEOID 3104545 | 49 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Box Butte County?
The median resident of Box Butte County is 41.5 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.6%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Box Butte County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±2.3 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% | 12.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.6%±1.1 pts | 75.3% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 8.0% | −2.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±2.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±3.4 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5%±2.2 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±4.0 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±2.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Box Butte County earn?
Half of Box Butte County's 4,505 households earn less than $68,892 a year (±$5,138), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $66,462 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Box Butte County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,892±$5,138 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,641±$5,592 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,060±$2,409 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8%±3.0 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.8%±2.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±2.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±3.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Box Butte County?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Box Butte County's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,600 by its owner (±$12,864). The median renter pays $752 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Box Butte County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,600±$12,864 | $238,600 | +$26,793 |
| Median gross rent | $752±$174 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±13.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,381±$77 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8%±4.7 pts | 66.5% | +8.2 pts |
| Housing units | 5,212±25 | 863,444 | −231 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±3.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.4%±4.4 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.2%±4.4 pts | 18.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Box Butte County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Box Butte County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Box Butte County get to work?
83.1% of Box Butte County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.3 minutes.
| Measure | Box Butte County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2%±4.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±4.1 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±3.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.3 min±1.5 | 19.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Box Butte County's census tracts?
Box Butte County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,263 (Tract 9513) to $80,393 (Tract 9512).
| Tract 951131013951100 | 2,062±286 | $76,406 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951231013951200 | 4,561±357 | $80,393 |
| Tract 951331013951300 | 4,091±399 | $61,263 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Box Butte County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 93 |
| Median household income | 47th of 93 |
| Median home value | 41st of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th of 93 |
| Median age | 60th of 93 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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