Demographics

Valley County Population by decade

1880 - 2,324 1890 - 7,092 1900 - 7,339 1910 - 9,480 1920 - 9,823 1930 - 9,533 1940 - 8,163 1950 - 7,252 1960 - 6,590 1970 - 5,783 1980 - 5,633 1990 - 5,169 2000 - 4,647

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 4,647 people, 1,965 households, and 1,298 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 2,273 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.15% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.15% Black

Race (United States Census)

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 or African American

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, 0.32% Native American

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.11% Asian

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, 0.06% Pacific Islander

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, 0.80% from other races

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, and 0.41% from two or more races. 1.61% of the population were Hispanic

Race (United States Census)

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 or Latino

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 of any race.

There were 1,965 households out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.70% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.90% were non-families. 31.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.90% 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 2.93.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 4.80% from 18 to 24, 22.60% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 24.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 91.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,926, and the median income for a family was $35,571. Males had a median income of $25,224 versus $17,217 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $14,996. About 10.10% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.30% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Valley County has 3287 registered voters, of which 59% are Republicans, 31% are Democrats, and 9% are non-partisan.

City and villages

• Arcadia
  Arcadia, Nebraska
  Arcadia is a village in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Arcadia is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 359 people,...
  
  
• Elyria
  Elyria, Nebraska
  Elyria is a village in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 54 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Elyria is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• North Loup
  North Loup, Nebraska
  North Loup is a village in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 339 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1871, a party of Seventh Day Baptists from Wisconsin explored Valley County for settlement sites. In May 1872, they established a community near what is now North Loup...
  
  
• Ord
  Ord, Nebraska
  Ord is a city in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,269 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Valley County. Ord was named in honor of Civil War general Edward O. C...
  
  

Townships

• Arcadia
  Arcadia Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Arcadia Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 464 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 434.The Village of Arcadia lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Davis Creek
  Davis Creek Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Davis Creek Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 56 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 54.-External links:*...
  
  
• Elyria
  Elyria Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Elyria Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 203 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 193.The Village of Elyria lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Enterprise
  Enterprise Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Enterprise Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 124.-External links:*...
  
  
• Eureka
  Eureka Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  EurekaTownship is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 62 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 60.-External links:*...
  
  
• Geranium
  Geranium Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Geranium Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 114 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 109.-External links:*...
  
  
• Independent
  Independent Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Independent Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 85.-External links:*...
  
  
• Liberty
  Liberty Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Liberty Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 46.-External links:*...
  
  
• Michigan
  Michigan Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Michigan Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 71.-External links:*...
  
  
• Noble
  Noble Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Noble Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 119 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 114.-External links:*...
  
  
• North Loup
  North Loup Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  North Loup Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 442.The Village of North Loup lies within the Township.-External links:...
  
  
• Ord
  Ord Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Ord Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,604 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 2,438.The City of Ord lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Springdale
  Springdale Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Springdale Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 59 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 57.-External links:*...
  
  
• Vinton
  Vinton Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Vinton Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 73 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 70.-External links:*...
  
  
• Yale
  Yale Township, Valley County, Nebraska
  Yale Township is one of fifteen townships in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 76.-External links:*...
  
  

See also

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