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Box Butte County, NE market data
How Box Butte County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 10,494
- −3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,505
- Median household income
- $68,892
- +27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $166,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,559
- Highest market score
- 54
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #1,000 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Box Butte County has an estimated 10,494 people and 4,505 households. Population estimates put the population change in Box Butte County from 2020 to 2025 at −3.0%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Box Butte County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Of the business types scored in Box Butte County, medical and dental practices (54), sit-down restaurants (53) and gas stations (52) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #1,000 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home repair companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Box Butte County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Box Butte County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 54 | #1,000 of 2,394 | 24 | 53.3 | $236K | 155 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,032 of 2,405 | 19 | 42.2 | $804K | 121 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 52 | #1,054 of 2,358 | 5 | 11.1 | $3M | 125 | 9 |
| Real estate | 44 | #1,372 of 2,229 | 5 | 11.1 | Index only | 266 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 43 | #1,557 of 2,385 | 14 | 31.1 | $282K | 133 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,544 of 2,378 | 12 | 26.6 | $473K | 106 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 41 | #1,592 of 2,401 | 21 | 46.6 | $270K | 101 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 40 | #1,555 of 2,176 | 5 | 11.1 | Index only | 212 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 37 | #1,748 of 2,405 | 46 | 102.1 | $332K | 90 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 31 | #1,820 of 2,222 | 8 | 17.8 | $1.9M | 63 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 30 | #1,793 of 2,261 | 5 | 11.1 | $5.1M | 64 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 28 | #1,893 of 2,057 | 13 | 28.9 | $836K | 34 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 26 | #2,111 of 2,339 | 11 | 24.4 | $359K | 83 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #1,919 of 2,088 | 6 | 13.3 | $516K | 78 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 22 | #1,637 of 1,707 | 6 | 13.3 | $1.8M | 38 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 21 | #1,961 of 2,063 | 6 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 69 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 20 | #2,070 of 2,272 | 8 | 17.8 | $1.1M | 90 | 11 |
| Pet businesses | 20 | #2,107 of 2,200 | 6 | 13.3 | $541K | 62 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 19 | #1,824 of 1,889 | 6 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 61 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 19 | #2,230 of 2,402 | 13 | 28.9 | $1.9M | 57 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 12 | #1,990 of 2,070 | 6 | 13.3 | $4.2M | 45 | 4 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $1.9M | 220 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $1.4M | 144 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $2.7M | 23 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $3.8M | 75 | 7 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.9 | $811K | 30 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $476K | 48 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $3.6M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.7 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $311K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $1.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.4 | $2.8M | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.9M | Too few | 5 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Box Butte County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.7M | $1,259 | 131 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.8M | $3,296 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $15.3M | $3,390 | 83 |
| Groceries | $25.3M | $5,607 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.9M | $876 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.4M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.1M | $687 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.7M | $1,256 | 98 |
| Pets | $3.2M | $720 | 79 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.7M | $1,720 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $9M | $1,996 | 102 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $10.9M | $2,413 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $4.9M | $1,086 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $57.7M | $12,798 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Box Butte County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 10,494−3.0% since 2020
- Households
- 4,505
- Median age
- 42.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 1,075 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10
- Median household income
- $68,892+27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,641
- Median home value
- $166,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,559
- Daytime population
- 10,119Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Box Butte County, NE growing?
Population estimates put Box Butte County at 10,494 people in 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,505 households. Median household income rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Box Butte County, NE spend?
Households in Box Butte County spend about $57.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $25.3M on groceries and $15.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Box Butte County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Box Butte County, NE?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Box Butte County are for medical and dental practices (54), sit-down restaurants (53) and gas stations (52). Box Butte County ranks #1,000 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Box Butte County, NE compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Box Butte County is $68,892 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 3.0% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $166,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Box Butte County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home repair companies (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 21 of the 56 business types have a score in Box Butte County, each ranked against other counties.
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