Nebraska

Box Butte

10,842
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Box Butte

Box Butte, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 5,494. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,842.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,696 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Hat Creek, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,842
201011,308
200012,158
199013,130
198013,696
197010,094
196011,688
195012,279
194010,736
193011,861
19208,407
19106,131
19005,572
18905,494
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Box Butte

Military engagements that took place in Box Butte, Nebraska.

Battle of Hat Creek
1876

Historic places in Box Butte

National Register of Historic Places listings in Box Butte, Nebraska.

City of Alliance Central Park Fountain
Alliance
Alliance Commercial Historic District
Alliance
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Frequently asked about Box Butte

When does Box Butte first appear in the US census?
Box Butte, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 5,494.
What is the population of Box Butte?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Box Butte had a recorded population of 10,842.
When did Box Butte's population peak?
Box Butte's recorded population peaked at 13,696 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Box Butte?
1 documented military engagement took place in Box Butte, including Battle of Hat Creek.
How many historic places are in Box Butte?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Box Butte, Nebraska.
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