Boys Town, Nebraska facts for kids
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Boys Town, Nebraska
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Boys Town water tower, March 2015
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Location of Boys Town, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Douglas |
| Founded | December 12, 1917 |
| Incorporated | 1934 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.948 sq mi (2.455 km2) |
| • Land | 0.908 sq mi (2.351 km2) |
| • Water | 0.040 sq mi (0.103 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 410 |
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607 |
| • Density | 669.0/sq mi (258.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
68010
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-06015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398159 |
| Sales tax | 5.5% |
Boys Town is a special village located in Douglas County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's like a small town inside a bigger city, Omaha. In 2020, about 410 people lived there.
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What is Boys Town?
The village of Boys Town was started on December 12, 1917. It was created as the main place for Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, which is now known as Boys Town. This organization was founded by a kind man named Father Edward J. Flanagan.
A Special Community
Boys Town is more than just a village. It's a whole community designed to help young people. It has the national main office for the Boys Town organization. There are also homes where young people live with families who care for them.
Buildings and History
The village has many important buildings. You can find a church, a museum called The Hall of History, and a school. There's also a post office, a fire station, a visitor's center, and a cafe. Boys Town is so important that it's recognized as a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a place with special historical value. It's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Boys Town
Boys Town is a small village in terms of land area. It covers about 0.948 square miles (or 2.455 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Boys Town has changed over the years. In 1940, there were 254 residents. The population grew to almost 1,000 people in the 1950s and 1960s. By 2020, the population was 410 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 254 | — | |
| 1950 | 975 | 283.9% | |
| 1960 | 997 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 989 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 622 | −37.1% | |
| 1990 | 794 | 27.7% | |
| 2000 | 818 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 745 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 410 | −45.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 607 | −18.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Who Lives in Boys Town?
According to the 2020 census, there were 410 people living in Boys Town. The community is diverse, meaning people from many different backgrounds live there. Most residents are White, followed by African American, and then Native American. There are also people of Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds. About 12.4% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the average age of people in the village was about 16.7 years old. This shows that many young people live and learn in Boys Town.
Education at Boys Town
Boys Town has its own private school system called Boys Town Schools. This system includes a middle school and a high school. Both are in the same building, called the Boys Town Education Center. These schools are on the main Boys Town campus. There is also a Day School located in Duncan, Nebraska, which is another part of the Boys Town program.
