Box Butte County's estimated 2026 population is 10,328 with a growth rate of -1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Box Butte County is the 24th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 11,277 and has seen a growth of -8.42% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 8,017 adults, (2,227 of whom are seniors) in Box Butte County.
Female: 5,226 (48.8%)
Male: 5,488 (51.2%)
The racial composition of Box Butte County includes 81.53% White, 4.58% other race, 3.15% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,735 | 81.53% |
| Two or more races | 1,092 | 10.19% |
| Other race | 491 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 338 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.14% |
Box Butte County's average per capita income is $44,555. Household income levels show a median of $68,892. The poverty rate stands at 10.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,925 | - |
| Families | $72,077 | $86,680 |
| Households | $68,892 | $75,641 |
| Non Families | $38,458 | $46,633 |
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