History

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, or ″Corps of Discovery Expedition" was the first transcontinental expedition to the Pacific Coast by the United States. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and led by two Virginia-born veterans of Indian wars in the Ohio Valley, Meriwether Lewis and William...

 passed through the area on 4 September 1804.

The US Treaty with the Ponca

Ponca

The Ponca are a Native American people of the Dhegihan branch of the Siouan-language group. There are two federally recognized Ponca tribes: the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma...

 tribe was signed at White Paint Creek on 9 June 1825.

Knox County was formed in 1854. It was named after Major General Henry Knox

Henry Knox

Henry Knox was a military officer of the Continental Army and later the United States Army, and also served as the first United States Secretary of War....

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Demographics

Knox County Population by decade

1860 - 152 1870 - 261 1880 - 3,666 1890 - 8,582 1900 - 14,343 1910 - 18,358 1920 - 18,894 1930 - 19,110 1940 - 16,478 1950 - 14,820 1960 - 13,300 1970 - 11,723 1980 - 11,457 1990 - 9,534 2000 - 9,374 2010 - 8,701

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 9,374 people, 3,811 households, and 2,595 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,773 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.63% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.09% Black

Race (United States Census)

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 or African American

Race (United States Census)

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, 7.12% Native American

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.16% Asian

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.04% Pacific Islander

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.34% from other races

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, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.91% 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 3,811 households out of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 29.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 23.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,564, and the median income for a family was $34,073. Males had a median income of $23,373 versus $18,319 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $13,971. About 12.50% of families and 15.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 13.50% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and villages

• Bazile Mills
  Bazile Mills, Nebraska
  Bazile Mills is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 26 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bazile Mills is located at ....
  
  
• Bloomfield
  Bloomfield, Nebraska
  Bloomfield is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,126 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bloomfield is located at ....
  
  
• Center
  Center, Nebraska
  Center is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, USA. The population was 94 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Knox County.-Geography:Center is located at ....
  
  
• Creighton
  Creighton, Nebraska
  Creighton is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census. The city was named in honor of John A...
  
  
• Crofton
  Crofton, Nebraska
  Crofton is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 754 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Crofton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Niobrara
  Niobrara, Nebraska
  Niobrara is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 370 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Niobrara is located at ....
  
  
• Santee
  Santee, Nebraska
  Santee is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 346 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Santee is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Verdel
  Verdel, Nebraska
  Verdel is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Verdel is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Verdigre
  Verdigre, Nebraska
  Verdigre is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 519 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Verdigre is located at ....
  
  
• Wausa
  Wausa, Nebraska
  Wausa is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 634 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wausa is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Winnetoon
  Winnetoon, Nebraska
  Winnetoon is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Winnetoon is located at ....
  
  

Townships

• Addison
• Bohemia
  Bohemia Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Bohemia Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 57.-External links:*...
  
  
• Central
  Central Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Central Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 131 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 126.-External links:*...
  
  
• Cleveland
  Cleveland Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Cleveland Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 156 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 150.-External links:*...
  
  
• Columbia
  Columbia Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Columbia Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 119.-External links:*...
  
  
• Creighton
  Creighton Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Creighton Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 201.The Village of Bazile Mills lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Dolphin
  Dolphin Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Dolphin Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 171 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 164.-External links:*...
  
  
• Dowling
  Dowling Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Dowling Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 184.-External links:*...
  
  
• Eastern
  Eastern Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Eastern Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 303 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 288.-External links:*...
  
  
• Frankfort
  Frankfort Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Frankfort Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 85.-External links:*...
  
  
• Harrison
  Harrison Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Harrison Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 81 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 80.-External links:*...
  
  
• Herrick
  Herrick Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Herrick Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 93 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 89.-External links:*...
  
  
• Hill
  Hill Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Hill Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 612 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 586.The Village of Santee is located within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Jefferson
  Jefferson Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Jefferson Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 80.-External links:*...
  
  
• Lincoln
  Lincoln Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Lincoln Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 774 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 712.The Village of Wausa lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Logan
  Logan Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Logan Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 83 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 81.-External links:*...
  
  
• Miller
  Miller Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Miller Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 205.The Village of Winnetoon lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Morton
  Morton Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Morton Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 225 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 214.-External links:*...
  
  
• Niobrara
  Niobrara Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Niobrara Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 438 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 409.The Village of Niobrara lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• North Frankfort
  North Frankfort Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  North Frankfort Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 163 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 154.-External links:*...
  
  
• Peoria
  Peoria Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Peoria Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 200 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 192.-External links:*...
  
  
• Raymond
  Raymond Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Raymond Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 267 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 254.The Village of Verdel lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Spade
  Spade Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Spade Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 89 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 88.-External links:*...
  
  
• Sparta
  Sparta Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Sparta Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 98 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 95.-External links:*...
  
  
• Union
  Union Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Union Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 94.-External links:*...
  
  
• Valley
  Valley Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Valley Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 214 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 203.The Village of Center lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Verdigre
  Verdigre Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Verdigre Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 667 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 623.The Village of Verdigre lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Walnut Grove
  Walnut Grove Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Walnut Grove Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 110.-External links:*...
  
  
• Washington
  Washington Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Washington Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 81 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 79.-External links:*...
  
  
• Western
  Western Township, Knox County, Nebraska
  Western Township is one of thirty townships in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 64 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 62.-External links:*...
  
  

External links

• Knox County, Nebraska