Boyd County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Boyd County, Nebraska is 1,704 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $58,984, the median home value is $104,000, and the median age is 54.9.
The population of Boyd County has declined 19.3% since 2010 (2,106 → 1,700), a -1.52% annualized rate.
1,704
Population
-1.52%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$58,984
Median Income
$104,000
Median Home Value
Boyd County covers 539 sq mi of land at 3.2 people per square mile.
About Boyd County, NE
Boyd County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 1,704. It ranks #78 among counties in Nebraska by population. The median age is 54.9, older than the national median. The population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
The median household income in Boyd County is $58,984, below the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $104,000, with monthly rent averaging $650. The homeownership rate of 83.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Boyd County reflects 19.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.5 minutes each way.
Boyd County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Boyd County had a population of 2,106 in 2010 and 1,700 in 2024, a -19.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,106 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.51%.
1,700
Population (2024)
2,106
Population (2010)
2,106
Peak (2010)
-1.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,106 |
| 2011 | 2,080 |
| 2012 | 2,061 |
| 2013 | 2,017 |
| 2014 | 2,020 |
| 2015 | 2,004 |
| 2016 | 1,980 |
| 2017 | 1,956 |
| 2018 | 1,946 |
| 2019 | 1,894 |
| 2020 | 1,803 |
| 2021 | 1,782 |
| 2022 | 1,737 |
| 2023 | 1,739 |
| 2024 | 1,700 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
54.9
Median Age
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Male
33.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 33.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $58,984$-16,001 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,634 |
| Per-capita income | $36,652 |
| Poverty rate | 5.7%-1.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Boyd County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.
How residents commute
1.1%
Drive alone
11.6%
Carpool
70.0%
Public transit
8.5%
Work from home
20.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$104,000$-119,800 vs state
Median home value
$650
Median rent
83.0%
Homeownership rate
1,199
Total housing units
65.4%
Occupied
34.6%
Vacant
17.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.9%
With health insurance
90.2%
With broadband internet
31.2%
Foreign-born
10.5%
Veterans (18+)
17.2%
With a disability
94.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
95.7%
High School+
19.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Boyd County, Nebraska has a population of 1,704 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Boyd County has declined 19.3% since 2010 (2,106 → 1,700), a -1.52% annualized rate.
The median household income in Boyd County, Nebraska is $58,984, with mean (average) household income of $77,634 and per-capita income of $36,652. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Boyd County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Boyd County, Nebraska is 54.9 years. Residents are 47.3% female and 52.7% male.
The median home value in Boyd County is $104,000 and median monthly rent is $650. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,199 total housing units, 34.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Boyd County, Nebraska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Boyd County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.