Boyd County, NE

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    2024 Population
    1,688
    US Senator
    Deb Fischer
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Pete Ricketts
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    52.2
    4.92% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.66%
    5.64% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,045
    13.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $104,000
    2024 Employed Population
    771
    7.55% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Boyd County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Boyd County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Boyd County, NE was $104,000, and the homeownership rate was 85.6%.

    Most people in Boyd County, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Boyd County, NE was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Boyd County, NE is home to a population of 1.69k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.26% of Boyd County, NE residents were born outside of the country (55 people).

    In 2024, there were 31.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Boyd County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 26 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Boyd County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Boyd County, NE was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Boyd County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.53k ± 97
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      49 ± 33
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      26 ± 25
    3.32%
    Hispanic Population
    56 people

    In 2024, there were 31.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.53k people) in Boyd County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 26 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.32% of the people in Boyd County, NE are hispanic (56 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Boyd County, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      47,802 ± 5,303 people
    2. Guatemala
      13,722 ± 2,866 people
    3. El Salvador
      6,860 ± 2,030 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 47,802 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,722 and El Salvador with 6,860.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.26%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    55 people
    3.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    66 people

    As of 2024, 3.26% of Boyd County, NE residents (55 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Boyd County, NE was 3.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      70 ± 35
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      25 ± 20
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      4 ± 4

    Boyd County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.7% of the population of Boyd County, NE has health coverage, with 22.9% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 19.9% on Medicare, 31.8% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Boyd County, NE see 1,789 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,789 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,789 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Boyd County, NE

    Primary care physicians in Boyd County, NE see an average of 1,789 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,789 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Boyd County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.7% under 18 years, 12.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.34%
    Uninsured
    22.9%
    Employer Coverage
    16.9%
    Medicaid
    19.9%
    Medicare
    31.8%
    Non-Group
    1.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Boyd County, NE declined by 19% from 9.06% to 7.34%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Boyd County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.6 in Boyd County, NE.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Boyd County, NE.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.84% in Boyd County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Boyd County, NE employs 771 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Boyd County, NE were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (101 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($61,691), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($54,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    771
    2024 Value
    ± 99
    −7.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boyd County, NE declined at a rate of −7.55%, from 834 employees to 771 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Boyd County, NE, are Management Occupations (129 people), Transportation Occupations (111 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (79 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Boyd County, NE.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    771
    2024 Value
    ± 99
    −7.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Boyd County, NE declined at a rate of −7.55%, from 834 employees to 771 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Boyd County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (110 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Boyd County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Boyd County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,412
    Median earning men ± $8,768
    $27,768
    Median earning women ± $10,520

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($61,912), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,250), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($85,385), Public Administration ($60,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,438).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.25%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 8
      Retail Trade
    2. 6
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. 4
      Finance and Insurance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.13k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.56k
      Retail Trade
    3. $1.15k
      Finance and Insurance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Boyd County, NE. Showing the available data for Nebraska.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (59.3%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.849%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.9%), followed by Other (0.849%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Nebraska

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    Deb Fischer
    Senator from Nebraska1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Pete Ricketts
    Senator from Nebraska2
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

    Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Boyd County, NE have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Boyd County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boyd County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.92%.

    Housing

    Property

    $104,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,323
    $637
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$91

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Boyd County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Boyd County, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    85.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    75.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.6% of the housing units in Boyd County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Boyd County, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,045
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,064
    744
    Number of Households
    ± 97

    In 2024, the median household income of the 744 households in Boyd County, NE grew to $67,045 from the previous year's value of $58,984.

    The following chart displays the households in Boyd County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Boyd County, NE is from Nebraska.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Nebraska
    0.447
    2023 Wage GINI in Nebraska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.182% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.4%)
    2. Walked (12.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.09%)

    In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Boyd County, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (8.09%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Boyd County, NE have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.74% of the workforce in Boyd County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Boyd County, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Boyd County, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Boyd County, NE have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Boyd County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 4.92%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Boyd County, NE (160 out of 1.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Boyd County, NE is White, followed by Black and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 19.6% of the children was living in poverty in Boyd County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2016, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 47.4 in Boyd County, NE. From 2014 to 2016, the indicator grew 15.6% per 100,000 population.

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