Jefferson County, Nebraska
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Demographics
| Jefferson County Population by decade |
1870 - 2,440 1880 - 8,096 1890 - 14,850 1900 - 15,196 1910 - 16,852 1920 - 16,140 1930 - 16,409 1940 - 15,532 1950 - 13,623 1960 - 11,620 1970 - 10,436 1980 - 9,817 1990 - 8,759 2000 - 8,333 2010 - 7,547 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 8,333 people, 3,527 households, and 2,352 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 14 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 3,942 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.42% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.38% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.50% from other races
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, and 0.42% from two or more races. 1.31% 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.
There were 3,527 households out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 22.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,629, and the median income for a family was $40,747. Males had a median income of $26,929 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,380. About 8.00% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.20% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.
City and villages
- DaykinDaykin, NebraskaDaykin is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 177 at the 2000 census.-History:Daykin was founded by John Daykin, a train conductor and stonemason from Illinois. In 1869, John Daykin purchased land in Jefferson County, Nebraska that would later become Daykin...
- DillerDiller, NebraskaDiller is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 287 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Diller is located at ....
- EndicottEndicott, NebraskaEndicott is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 139 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Endicott is located at ....
- FairburyFairbury, NebraskaFairbury is a city in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,262 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Jefferson County....
- HarbineHarbine, NebraskaHarbine is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 56 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harbine is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land....
- JansenJansen, NebraskaJansen is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 143 at the 2000 census. The village was named after local rancher and politician Peter Jansen.-Geography:Jansen is located at ....
- PlymouthPlymouth, NebraskaPlymouth is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 477 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Plymouth is located at ....
- ReynoldsReynolds, NebraskaReynolds is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Reynolds is located at ....
- Steele CitySteele City, NebraskaSteele City is a village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 84 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Steele City is located at ....
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, NebraskaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, NebraskaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Nebraska. It is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States...
- Oto Reservation