Population 1,688 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boyd County
Household size in Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Boyd County is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Boyd County has smaller households than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.7 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.5 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.5 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Boyd County skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.8, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Few Nebraska counties are older: only two of 93.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Boyd County, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Boyd County
Renters in Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Boyd County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (70.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Nebraska county has a lower share of renters.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 35.1% of the housing in Boyd County, 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. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only three have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Boyd County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $363 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $401 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $525 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $706 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$429 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Boyd County costs $706 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Boyd County
Bachelor's degrees in Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Boyd County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Boyd County has a lower share of college graduates than most 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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Boyd County: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Nebraska's 93 counties, only eight have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Boyd County
| Period | Boyd County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Boyd County has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Boyd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County | 2.22 | 53.5 | 7.3% | 14.4% | 35.1% | 1954 | $706 | 22.0% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Bon Homme County | 2.24 | 42.3 | 5.4% | 19.5% | 15.1% | 1959 | $690 | 20.1% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Keya Paha County | 2.72 | 48.5 | 3.6% | 19.2% | 38.2% | 1967 | $875 | 20.6% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Yankton County | 2.25 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 9.7% | 1978 | $808 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
| Clay County | 2.24 | 30.2 | 6.5% | 49.2% | 12.4% | 1978 | $819 | 44.3% | 90.6% | 7.2% |
| Cherry County | 2.42 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 38.6% | 26.2% | 1966 | $895 | 25.1% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Plymouth County | 2.49 | 41.9 | 8.8% | 26.4% | 6.0% | 1970 | $891 | 21.6% | 94.6% | 2.3% |
| Cherokee County | 2.26 | 45.1 | 6.8% | 24.5% | 9.3% | 1957 | $750 | 24.5% | 93.2% | 2.5% |
| Sheridan County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 7.2% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 1949 | $839 | 24.2% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Pocahontas County | 2.31 | 43.4 | 7.2% | 22.7% | 17.4% | 1950 | $801 | 19.0% | 90.7% | 5.4% |
| Dawes County | 2.15 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 38.2% | 13.2% | 1962 | $902 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
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 Boyd 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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