Butte is a village located in Boyd County Nebraska. Butte has a 2024 population of 271. It is also the county seat of Boyd County. Butte is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 282 in 2020.
The average household income in Butte is $62,713 with a poverty rate of 6.59%. The median age in Butte is 56.6 years: 58.8 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Butte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 300 | 82.87% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 8.84% |
| Other race | 21 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 9 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 144 | 2.32 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 77 | 3.01 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Non Family | 59 | 1.44 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 6 | 2.17 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 2.41% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 20.34% |
| High School Graduate | 85 | 29.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 71 | 24.48% |
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 | 235 | 223 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $28,750 | $30,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,643 | $30,625 | $29,250 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $34,643 | $35,833 |
$29,643
Average Earnings
$30,625
Average Male
$29,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.38% of Butte residents speak only English, while 16.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 22 | 8.09% |
6.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.25%
Male Poverty Rate
6.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte is White, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte is White, with 8.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| High School | 19.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.35% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.87% |
| Female Employed | 1.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,719 | $82,346 |
| Households | $46,875 | $62,713 |
| Married Families | $76,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,607 | $34,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 8.15% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.2%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
60.22%
Born in Butte
85.36%
Native Born
14.64%
Foreign Born
5.8%
Non Citizen
8.84%
Naturalized
85.36% of Butte residents were born in the United States, with 60.22% having been born in Nebraska. 5.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 257 | -3 | -1.15% |
| 2028 | 260 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2027 | 263 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 265 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 268 | -3 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 271 | -3 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 274 | 5 | 1.86% |
| 2022 | 269 | -7 | -2.54% |
| 2021 | 276 | -6 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 282 | -17 | -5.69% |
| 2019 | 299 | -10 | -3.24% |
| 2018 | 309 | 3 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 306 | -6 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 312 | -2 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 314 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2014 | 316 | 4 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 312 | -11 | -3.41% |
| 2012 | 323 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 322 | -5 | -1.53% |
| 2010 | 327 | 0 | 0% |