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Boyd County, Nebraska
Boyd County, Nebraska. Boyd County had 1,674 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.0% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. It holds 17 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 towns and townships) and 1 census tract. GEOID 31015.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,674
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,810 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,688 ±92
Median household income
$67,045
±$9,064 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$104,000
±$17,323 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$713
±$104 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
How many people live in Boyd County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,810 residents in Boyd County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,674 for July 1, 2025, down 8.0% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,688 over 539 square miles of land.
| Measure | Boyd County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,688±92 | 1,978,707 | −249 |
| Households | 744±70 | 797,847 | −160 |
| Average household size | 2.23±0.19 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,203±56 | 863,444 | −192 |
Boyd County's population since 2000
From 2,438 in 2000 to 1,674 in 2025: down 31.3%. 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 Boyd County?
Boyd County holds 17 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Spencer Township with 521 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Spencer Township | 553 | $75,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Township | 411 | $54,063 |
| Spencer | 408 | $58,667 |
| Butte | 286 | $54,063 |
| Basin Township | 237 | $119,100 |
| Lynch Township | 237 | $39,464 |
| Lynch | 194 | $38,214 |
| Bristow TownshipGEOID 3101506435 | 102 | $108,500 |
| McCulley TownshipGEOID 3101529995 | 98 | not published |
| NaperGEOID 3133530 | 89 | $36,250 |
| Bush TownshipGEOID 3101507380 | 83 | $180,500 |
| BristowGEOID 3106400 | 70 | $48,125 |
| Morton Township, Boyd CountyGEOID 3101532935 | 67 | $41,250 |
| Mullen TownshipGEOID 3101533215 | 22 | not published |
| AnokaGEOID 3101465 | 10 | not published |
| GrossGEOID 3120295 | 3 | not published |
| MonowiGEOID 3132550 | 2 | 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 Boyd County?
The median resident of Boyd County is 52.2 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 31.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.3%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Boyd County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2±5.8 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±2.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.9%±3.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.8%±1.2 pts | 75.3% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±2.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 8.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±2.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±3.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±3.1 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4%±1.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3%±4.6 pts | 34.6% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.8 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 Boyd County earn?
Half of Boyd County's 744 households earn less than $67,045 a year (±$9,064), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $58,800 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Boyd County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,045±$9,064 | $76,475 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,192±$11,790 | $102,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,675±$5,834 | $41,751 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±3.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±8.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.6%±2.9 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 Boyd County?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Boyd County's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 by its owner (±$17,323). The median renter pays $713 a month including utilities, and 22.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Boyd County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,000±$17,323 | $238,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $713±$104 | $1,072 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.0%±8.4 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,653±$590 | $1,736 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±3.4 pts | 66.5% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,203±56 | 863,444 | −192 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.0%±11.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0%±4.2 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.3%±4.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.5%±5.1 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 Boyd County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Boyd County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Boyd County get to work?
72.4% of Boyd County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.2 minutes.
| Measure | Boyd County | Nebraska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.6%±4.3 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4%±6.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 12.1%±4.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±3.7 pts | 11.0% | −11.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.2 min±2.8 | 19.2 min | −5.5 min |
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 Boyd County's census tracts?
Boyd County is a single census tract.
| Tract 975831015975800 | 1,688±92 | $67,045 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Boyd County compare with Nebraska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 79th of 93 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 91st of 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 93 |
| Median household income | 54th of 93 |
| Median home value | 84th of 93 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 93 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 93 |
| Median age | 4th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Boyd County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.