History

The county was created by an act of the Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska Legislature

The Nebraska Legislature is the supreme legislative body of the State of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. The Legislature meets at the Nebraska State Capitol in the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County....

 in 1862. It is named for Joseph Holt

Joseph Holt

General Joseph Holt was a leading member of the Buchanan administration and was Judge Advocate General of the United States Army, most notably during the Lincoln assassination trials.-Early life:...

 of Kentucky, who was Postmaster General

United States Postmaster General

The United States Postmaster General is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service. The office, in one form or another, is older than both the United States Constitution and the United States Declaration of Independence...

 and Secretary of War

United States Secretary of War

The Secretary of War was a member of the United States President's Cabinet, beginning with George Washington's administration. A similar position, called either "Secretary at War" or "Secretary of War," was appointed to serve the Congress of the Confederation under the Articles of Confederation...

 under President

President of the United States

The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....

 James Buchanan

James Buchanan

James Buchanan, Jr. was the 15th President of the United States . He is the only president from Pennsylvania, the only president who remained a lifelong bachelor and the last to be born in the 18th century....

. It shares its name with Holt County

Holt County, Missouri

Holt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county is in the northwest part of the state. As of 2010, the population was 4,912. Its county seat is Oregon. The county was organized in 1841 and is named after the Missouri state legislator Dr...

, Missouri

Missouri

Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...

, though it is named for a different Holt.

Demographics

Holt County Population by decade

1880 - 3,287 1890 - 13,672 1900 - 12,224 1910 - 15,545 1920 - 17,151 1930 - 16,509 1940 - 16,552 1950 - 14,489 1960 - 13,722 1970 - 12,933 1980 - 13,552 1990 - 12,599 2000 - 11,551 2010 - 10,435

As of the census

Census

A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...

of 2000, there were 11,551 people, 4,608 households, and 3,170 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...

 was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 5,281 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.86% White

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, 0.03% Black

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

 or African American

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, 0.29% Native American

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, 0.18% Asian

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, 0.05% Pacific Islander

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, 0.23% from other races

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

 or Latino

Race (United States Census)

Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...

 of any race. 46.0% were of German

Germans

The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....

, 12.5% Irish

Irish people

The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...

, 8.6% American

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

, 7.5% English

English people

The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...

 and 5.4% Czech ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 4,608 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples

Marriage

Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...

 living together, 5.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the county the population was spread out with 27.30% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,738, and the median income for a family was $37,463. Males had a median income of $24,681 versus $17,593 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...

 for the county was $15,256. About 9.80% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.00% of those under age 18 and 12.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities

• Atkinson
  Atkinson, Nebraska
  Atkinson, Nebraska is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,244 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Atkinson is located at ....
  
  
• O'Neill
  O'Neill, Nebraska
  O'Neill is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,733 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Holt County.-Geography:O'Neill is located at ....
  
  
• Amelia
  Amelia, Nebraska
  Amelia is an unincorporated community in southwestern Holt County, Nebraska, United States. It lies along local roads near Nebraska Highways 11 and 95, southwest of the city of O'Neill, the county seat of Holt County. Its elevation is 2,182 feet , and it is located at . The community is...
  
  

Villages

Chambers Chambers, Nebraska Chambers is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 333 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Chambers is located at .... Emmet Emmet, Nebraska Emmet is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census.-History:Emmet was founded in 1882 on the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad...

Ewing Ewing, Nebraska Ewing is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 433 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ewing is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Inman Inman, Nebraska Inman is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 148 at the 2000 census. The community is named after W.H. Inman, a merchant.-Geography:Inman is located at ....

Page Page, Nebraska Page is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 157 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Page is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Stuart Stuart, Nebraska Stuart is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 625 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stuart is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....

Townships

Antelope Antelope Township, Holt County, Nebraska Antelope Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 54 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 50.-External links:*... Atkinson Atkinson Township, Holt County, Nebraska Atkinson Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,735 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,588.The City of Atkinson lies within the Township.-External links:... Belle Belle Township, Holt County, Nebraska Belle Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 63 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 59.-External links:*... Chambers Chambers Township, Holt County, Nebraska Chambers Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 542 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 498.The Village of Chambers lies within the Township.-External links:... Cleveland Cleveland Township, Holt County, Nebraska Cleveland Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 71.-External links:*... Coleman Coleman Township, Holt County, Nebraska Coleman Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 44 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 41.-External links:*... Conley Conley Township, Holt County, Nebraska Conley Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 72 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 66.-External links:*... Deloit Deloit Township, Holt County, Nebraska Deloit Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 122.-External links:*... Dustin Dustin Township, Holt County, Nebraska Dustin Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 27 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 25.-External links:*... Emmet Emmet Township, Holt County, Nebraska Emmet Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 185 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 171.The Village of Emmet lies within the Township.-External links:*... Ewing Ewing Township, Holt County, Nebraska Ewing Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 509 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 480.Most of the Village of Ewing lies within the Township.... Fairview Fairview Township, Holt County, Nebraska Fairview Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 35.-External links:*... Francis Francis Township, Holt County, Nebraska Francis Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 37 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 34.-External links:*...

Golden Golden Township, Holt County, Nebraska Golden Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 133.A small portion of the Village of Ewing lies within the Township.... Grattan Grattan Township, Holt County, Nebraska Grattan Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 847 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 772.-External links:*... Green Valley Green Valley Township, Holt County, Nebraska Green Valley Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 93 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 86.-External links:*... Holt Creek Holt Creek Township, Holt County, Nebraska Holt Creek Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 27 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 25.-External links:*... Inman Inman Township, Holt County, Nebraska Inman Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 374 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 336.The Village of Inman lies within the Township.-External links:*... Iowa Iowa Township, Holt County, Nebraska Iowa Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 66 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 61.-External links:*... Josie Josie Township, Holt County, Nebraska Josie Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 17 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 16.-External links:*... Lake Lake Township, Holt County, Nebraska Lake Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 89.-External links:*... McClure McClure Township, Holt County, Nebraska McClure Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 72.-External links:*... Paddock Paddock Township, Holt County, Nebraska Paddock Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 107 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 98.... Pleasant View Pleasant View Township, Holt County, Nebraska Pleasant View Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 90.-External links:*... Rock Falls Rock Falls Township, Holt County, Nebraska Rock Falls Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 46 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 42.-External links:*...

Sand Creek Sand Creek Township, Holt County, Nebraska Sand Creek Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 65 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 60.-External links:*... Saratoga Saratoga Township, Holt County, Nebraska Saratoga Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 53.-External links:*... Scott Scott Township, Holt County, Nebraska Scott Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 65 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 60.-External links:*... Shamrock Shamrock Township, Holt County, Nebraska Shamrock Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 59 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 54.-External links:*... Sheridan Sheridan Township, Holt County, Nebraska Sheridan Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 210.-External links:*... Shields Shields Township, Holt County, Nebraska Shields Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 154 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 141.-External links:*... Steel Creek Steel Creek Township, Holt County, Nebraska Steel Creek Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 44.-External links:*... Stuart Stuart Township, Holt County, Nebraska Stuart Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,004 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 921.The Village of Stuart lies within the Township.-External links:*... Swan Swan Township, Holt County, Nebraska Swan Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 60 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 55.-External links:*... Verdigris Verdigris Township, Holt County, Nebraska Verdigris Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 329.The Village of Page lies within the Township.-External links:*... Willowdale Willowdale Township, Holt County, Nebraska Willowdale Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 77.-External links:*... Wyoming Wyoming Township, Holt County, Nebraska Wyoming Township is one of thirty-seven townships in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 127 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 117.-External links:*...

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Holt County, Nebraska

External links

• Official website