Boys Town is a village located in Douglas County Nebraska. Boys Town has a 2024 population of 672. Boys Town is currently growing at a rate of 10.71% annually and its population has increased by 63.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 410 in 2020.
The average household income in Boys Town is $182,558 with a poverty rate of 57.51%. The median age in Boys Town is 16.8 years: 17.8 years for males, and 16.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Boys Town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 60.56% |
| Black or African American | 215 | 29.86% |
| Other race | 42 | 5.83% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12 | 3.17 | 8.3 | 91.7 |
| Married | 8 | 3.88 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 4 | 1.75 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
8.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 2.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 21.17% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 14.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 136 | 61.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 167 | 30 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,574 | $38,889 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $38,819 | $0 |
| Some College | $3,866 | $0 | $3,843 |
$0
Average Earnings
$38,819
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of Boys Town residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 123 | 58.85% |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1 | 5.56% |
57.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.97%
Male Poverty Rate
75.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Boys Town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Boys Town is Hispanic, with 5.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 81.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 100% |
| Some College | 58.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 69.41% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,000 | $70,238 |
| Households | $69,583 | $182,558 |
| Married Families | $69,000 | $70,238 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.8%
Male Marriage Rate
9.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27.6%
Labor Force Participation
22.4%
Employment Rate
18.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.31%
Born in Boys Town
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Boys Town residents were born in the United States, with 69.31% having been born in Nebraska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,000 | 65 | 6.95% |
| 2028 | 935 | 66 | 7.59% |
| 2027 | 869 | 66 | 8.22% |
| 2026 | 803 | 65 | 8.81% |
| 2025 | 738 | 66 | 9.82% |
| 2024 | 672 | 65 | 10.71% |
| 2023 | 607 | 45 | 8.01% |
| 2022 | 562 | 15 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 547 | 137 | 33.41% |
| 2020 | 410 | -153 | -27.18% |
| 2019 | 563 | -32 | -5.38% |
| 2018 | 595 | -50 | -7.75% |
| 2017 | 645 | 25 | 4.03% |
| 2016 | 620 | -18 | -2.82% |
| 2015 | 638 | -12 | -1.85% |
| 2014 | 650 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 648 | -22 | -3.28% |
| 2012 | 670 | -78 | -10.43% |
| 2011 | 748 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 745 | 0 | 0% |