Box Butte County's estimated 2026 population is 10,699 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Box Butte County is the 23rd largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 11,277 and has seen a growth of -5.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Box Butte County includes 84.69% White, 3.39% Black or African American, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (84.69%)
Two or more races (6.41%)
Black or African American (3.39%)
Other race (3.21%)
Native American (1.36%)
Asian (0.94%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,108 | 84.69% |
| Two or more races | 689 | 6.41% |
| Black or African American | 365 | 3.39% |
| Other race | 345 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 146 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.94% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Box Butte County's average per capita income is $48,793. Household income levels show a median of $68,778. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,031 | - |
| Families | $83,996 | $92,640 |
| Households | $68,778 | $78,395 |
| Non Families | $38,297 | $45,549 |
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