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Boyd County, NE
8 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Boyd County, Nebraska.
Population
1,688
Land area
539sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Boyd County
Boyd County at a glance
- Boyd County is 88% less dense than Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,045, 12% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (56% below Nebraska) and median rent is $713 a month.
- Its largest cities are Spencer (312), Butte (273) and Lynch (137).
Local data for Boyd County, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boyd County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,045
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
85.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
17.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (661), Irish Americans (248), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,400
537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.4M
FY 2026, $10,723 per person
PPP loans
$8.4M
454 loans, 849 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,880
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Boyd County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyd County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
369
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 7°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boyd County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Boyd County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Boyd County, NE?
- Spencer is the largest city or town in Boyd County, with about 312 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Boyd County?
- Boyd County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68719, 68722, 68746, 68755, 68777.
- What is the population of Boyd County, NE?
- About 1,688 people live in Boyd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Boyd County?
- Boyd County borders Holt County, Charles Mix County, SD, Knox County, Gregory County, SD, Rock County, Keya Paha County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023