Boyd County, Nebraska
Boyd County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Boyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,099 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,860 inhabitants. Its county seat is Butte. The county was created 135 years ago in 1890.
County Snapshot
Boyd County at a glance
Boyd County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
SpencerPopulation 402
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Boyd County
| Population | 1,860 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Boyd County |
| Area | 1410 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8997,-98.7665 |
| Named for | James E. Boyd |
| Capital | Butte |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:57:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Boyd County is located at 42°53'59"N 98°45'59"W (42.8996800, -98.7664600). It has 6 neighbors: Holt County, Knox County, Rock County, Charles Mix County, Gregory County and Keya Paha County.
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The largest city of Boyd County is Spencer with a population of 402. Other cities include, Butte population 291, Lynch population 214, Naper population 74 and Bristow population 57. See all Boyd County cities & populated places.
Boyd County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boyd County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer | 402 | Village in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States |
| Butte | 291 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Lynch | 214 | Human settlement in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Naper | 74 | Village in Boyd County, Nebraska |
| Bristow | 57 | Human settlement in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Anoka | 6 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Gross | 2 | Human settlement in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Monowi | 1 | Town |
Official website of Boyd County
Official Website- Butte
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Boyd County decreased by 12.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,099 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,079 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,060 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,016 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,019 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,002 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,980 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,955 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,950 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,919 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,860 | -3.17% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Boyd County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 46,516 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
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