County

Box Butte County, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Nebraska

👥10,880Population
💰$70,059Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$159,073Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic12.2%
Black3.9%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma54 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,277 (32.2%)
Some College1,191 (16.8%)
Associates1,254 (17.7%)
Bachelors775 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,518 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College16.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,059 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$159,072 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$786/mo
Total Housing Units5,278
Vacant Units697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Box Butte County, NE

Box Butte County is located in Nebraska and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,880 residents. With a median age of 40.84, it is a middle-aged county.

Box Butte County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,058 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Box Butte County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $159,072 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $786. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Box Butte County are primarily White (80.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Box Butte County, NE is a solidly middle-class area in Nebraska. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Box Butte County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
69301 Alliance 9,525 $70,260 $165,200 $769 1.7% 32.4%
69348 Hemingford 1,355 $68,643 $116,000 $907 0.5% 32.4%

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