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Boys Town, NE


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Boys Town, Nebraska

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.

The People and Families of Boys Town

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Boys Town.

Boys Town Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Boys Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBoys Town Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBoys Town Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBoys Town Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBoys Town Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBoys Town College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Boys Town Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Boys Town Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Boys Town, NE

Comparing Boys Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents31
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