Population 10,714 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Box Butte County
Household size in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Box Butte County are small: just 2.39 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.36, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Box Butte County is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.2, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Box Butte County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Box Butte County
Renters in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Box Butte County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Box Butte County: 15.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Box Butte County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $531 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $672 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $814 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$283 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Box Butte County runs $814 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $283 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Box Butte County
Bachelor's degrees in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Box Butte County: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Box Butte County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.7% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Box Butte County is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Box Butte County
| Period | Box Butte County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Box Butte County has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Box Butte County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Butte County | 2.39 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 23.2% | 15.1% | 1964 | $814 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Goshen County | 2.27 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 26.8% | 11.0% | 1971 | $741 | 23.5% | 94.1% | 3.5% |
| Hooker County | 1.86 | 43.6 | 1.8% | 44.6% | 23.6% | 1955 | $592 | 24.6% | 95.4% | 3.9% |
| Platte County | 2.21 | 46.7 | 5.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% | 1972 | $965 | 20.4% | 92.4% | 4.6% |
| Antelope County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 5.8% | 21.0% | 16.7% | 1960 | $668 | 21.1% | 94.0% | 1.7% |
| Pierce County | 2.56 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 9.2% | 1959 | $956 | 24.1% | 95.0% | 2.0% |
| Madison County | 2.44 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 34.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $894 | 24.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 35.5 | 10.2% | 38.7% | 6.7% | 1963 | $941 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Thurston County | 3.29 | 30.0 | 18.8% | 39.0% | 13.3% | 1967 | $728 | 21.6% | 93.6% | 10.9% |
| Monona County | 2.21 | 45.5 | 8.9% | 24.3% | 11.9% | 1954 | $885 | 19.9% | 91.8% | 1.6% |
| Crawford County | 2.51 | 40.3 | 18.5% | 24.0% | 8.3% | 1960 | $732 | 17.7% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Box Butte County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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