Box Butte County, NE

County

Cities in Box Butte County

Neighborhoods in Box Butte County

Neighborhood

Box Butte, NE

Trailerville Court / Tower Plaza Mobile Home Park

Meadows Trailer Court / Letan

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Box Butte

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

1,661

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 20.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 20.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.5%
High School / GED: 31.7%
Some College or Associate's: 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.6%
Living Alone: 34.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.6%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 88.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.4%
Cuban: 7.3%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 66.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 94.1%
Spanish: 5.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 8.8%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources