Burt County, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
History
Burt County was formed in 1854. It was named after Francis BurtFrancis Burt (Nebraska)
Francis Burt was an American politician politician from South Carolina who served as the first Governor of Nebraska Territory.-Background:...
, the first governor of Nebraska Territory
Nebraska Territory
The Territory of Nebraska was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from May 30, 1854, until March 1, 1867, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Nebraska. The Nebraska Territory was created by the Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854...
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Demographics
| Burt County Population by decade |
1860 - 388 1870 - 2,847 1880 - 6,937 1890 - 11,609 1900 - 13,040 1910 - 12,726 1920 - 12,559 1930 - 13,062 1940 - 12,546 1950 - 11,536 1960 - 10,192 1970 - 9,247 1980 - 8,813 1990 - 7,868 2000 - 7,791 2010 - 6,858 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 7,791 people, 3,155 households, and 2,240 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 3,723 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.63% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.07% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% from other races
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, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 33.7% were of German
Germans
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, 13.9% Swedish, 10.1% Irish
Irish people
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, 8.8% American
United States
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, 7.0% English
English people
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and 5.4% Danish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 3,155 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.00% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 5.40% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,954, and the median income for a family was $40,515. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,663 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,654. About 6.60% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 8.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and villages
- CraigCraig, NebraskaCraig is a village in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 199 at the 2010 census. The village was established as a water-station on the Chicago, St...
- DecaturDecatur, NebraskaDecatur is a village in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 618 at the 2000 census. This town is named after one of its incorporators, Stephen Decatur, who claimed to be the nephew of war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr....
- LyonsLyons, NebraskaLyons is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 851 in the 2010 U.S. Census. The city is named after its founder.-History :...
- OaklandOakland, NebraskaOakland is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,367 at the 2000 census. Oakland continues to build on its strong foundation with its bi-annual Swedish Festival and is known by its proclamation from the Swedish Consul-General and Nebraska Governor as the "Swedish...
- TekamahTekamah, NebraskaTekamah is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,736 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Burt County.-History:...
Townships
- ArizonaArizona Township, Burt County, NebraskaArizona Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 417 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 394.-External links:*...
- Bell CreekBell Creek Township, Burt County, NebraskaBell Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 230.-External links:*...
- CraigCraig Township, Burt County, NebraskaCraig Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 553 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 527.The Village of Craig is located within the Township.-External links:*...
- DecaturDecatur Township, Burt County, NebraskaDecatur Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 744.The Village of Decatur is located within the Township.-External links:*...
- EverettEverett Township, Burt County, NebraskaEverett Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,149 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,072.The City of Lyons lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- LoganLogan Township, Burt County, NebraskaLogan Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 274 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 260.-External links:*...
- OaklandOakland Township, Burt County, NebraskaOakland Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 193 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 183.-External links:*...
(township) - PershingPershing Township, Burt County, NebraskaPershing Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 160.-External links:*...
- QuinnebaughQuinnebaugh Township, Burt County, NebraskaQuinnebaugh Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 67.-External links:*...
- RiversideRiverside Township, Burt County, NebraskaRiverside Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 80 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 76.-External links:*...
- Silver CreekSilver Creek Township, Burt County, NebraskaSilver Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 175 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 167.-External links:*...
- SummitSummit Township, Burt County, NebraskaSummit Township is one of twelve townships in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 411 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 392.-External links:*...
- TekamahTekamah, NebraskaTekamah is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,736 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Burt County.-History:...
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