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Boys Town, Nebraska, in Douglas county, is 10 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Omaha metropolitan area. Boys Town contains a population of approximately 818.
In Boys Town, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Boys Town, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.
Approximately 34% of Boys Town is non-white. The village offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most villages, Boys Town has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Boys Town had a median family income of $51,944. The typical family in Boys Town is better off than most in Nebraska. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the village. Interestingly, lots of people in Boys Town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the village.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Boys Town.
Boys Town has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 0% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.
In Boys Town, 4% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Boys Town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The village can boast better commuting than most places.
Boys Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Boys Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
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| People Living Alone | |  |
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