Saunders County, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
History
Saunders County was established by an 1856 act of the Nebraska Territorial LegislatureNebraska Territorial Legislature
The Nebraska Territorial Legislature was held from January 16, 1855 until 1865 in Omaha City, Nebraska Territory.- Slavery :In 1854 the Kansas-Nebraska Act created the Nebraska Territory, overturning the Missouri Compromise by allowing legislatures of the Nebraska and Kansas territories to...
; its boundaries were redefined in 1858. The county was originally named after John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
John Caldwell Calhoun was a leading politician and political theorist from South Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. Calhoun eloquently spoke out on every issue of his day, but often changed positions. Calhoun began his political career as a nationalist, modernizer, and proponent...
; in 1862, during the American Civil War
American Civil War
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, it was renamed after Nebraska territorial governor Alvin Saunders
Alvin Saunders
Alvin Saunders was a U.S. Senator from Nebraska, in the United States, as well as the governor of the Nebraska Territory for most of the American Civil War.-Education:Saunders was born in Fleming County, Kentucky...
.
Demographics
| Saunders County Population by decade |
1870 - 4,547 1880 - 15,810 1890 - 21,577 1900 - 22,085 1910 - 21,179 1920 - 20,589 1930 - 20,167 1940 - 17,892 1950 - 16,923 1960 - 17,270 1970 - 17,018 1980 - 18,716 1990 - 18,285 2000 - 19,830 2010 - 20,780 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 19,830 people, 7,498 households, and 5,443 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 8,266 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.49% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.35% from other races
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, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.03% 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 7,498 households out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,173, and the median income for a family was $49,443. Males had a median income of $33,309 versus $22,922 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,392. About 5.30% of families and 6.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.30% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
Localities
Cities
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Villages
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Leshara, Nebraska Leshara is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 111 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Leshara is located at .... Malmo, Nebraska Malmo is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, in the United States. The population was 109 at the 2000 census. It is named after the Swedish city of Malmö.-Geography:Malmo is located at .... Mead, Nebraska Mead is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 564 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mead is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Memphis, Nebraska Memphis is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Memphis is located at .... |
Morse Bluff, Nebraska Morse Bluff is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Morse Bluff is located at .... Prague, Nebraska Prague is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 346 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Prague is located at .... Valparaiso, Nebraska Valparaiso is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 563 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Valparaiso is located at .... Weston, Nebraska Weston is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 310 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Weston is located at .... |
Townships
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Green Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Green Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 257 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 265.-External links:*... Leshara Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Leshara Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 549 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 539.The Village of Leshara lies within the Township.-External links:... Marble Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Marble Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 371.-External links:*... Marietta Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Marietta Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 942.The Village of Mead lies within the Township.-External links:*... Mariposa Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Mariposa Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 347 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 351.The Village of Malmo lies within the Township.-External links:... Morse Bluff Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Morse Bluff Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 343 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 344.The Village of Morse Bluff lies within the Township.... Newman Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Newman Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 243 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 254.-External links:*... North Cedar Township, Saunders County, Nebraska North Cedar Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 826 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 817.The Village of Cedar Bluffs lies within the Township.... |
Oak Creek Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Oak Creek Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 949 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 988.The Village of Valparaiso lies within the township.... Pohocco Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Pohocco Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,088 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,066.... Richland Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Richland Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,308 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,278.The Village of Ceresco lies within the Township.... Rock Creek Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Rock Creek Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 288 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 299.-External links:*... South Cedar Township, Saunders County, Nebraska South Cedar Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 242 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 250.-External links:*... Stocking Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Stocking Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 516 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 523.-External links:*... Union Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Union Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,656 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,654.The City of Yutan lies within the Township.-External links:*... Wahoo Township, Saunders County, Nebraska Wahoo Township is one of twenty-four townships in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 410 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 416.The Village of Ithaca lies within the Township.-External links:*... |
External links
- Saunders County
- County Government
- Mead and Hunt. (2003) Nebraska Historic Buildings Survey: Saunders County. Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved 8/30/07.