Adams County, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska
. As of July 1, 2006, the population estimate was 33,185. Its name is in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams
. Its county seat
is Hastings
.
Adams County is part of the Hastings Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
In the Nebraska license plate system, Adams County is represented by the prefix 14 (it had the fourteenth-largest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922).
, the county has a total area of 564 square miles (1,460.8 km²), of which 563 square miles (1,458.2 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) (0.13%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 31,151 people, 12,141 households, and 7,964 families residing in the county. The population density
was 55 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 13,014 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.54% White
, 0.64% Black
or African American
, 0.36% Native American
, 1.60% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 1.99% from other races
, and 0.83% from two or more races. 4.58% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 45.6% were of German
, 7.9% Irish, 7.7% English and 7.3% American ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 12,141 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 11.90% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,160, and the median income for a family was $45,620. Males had a median income of $29,842 versus $21,236 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $18,308. About 5.50% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 6.70% of those age 65 or over.
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. As of July 1, 2006, the population estimate was 33,185. Its name is in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams
John Adams
John Adams was an American lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States...
. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Hastings
Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States. It is the principal city of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Adams and Clay counties. The population was 24,907 at the 2010 census...
.
Adams County is part of the Hastings Micropolitan Statistical Area
Hastings Micropolitan Statistical Area
The Hastings Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Nebraska, anchored by the city of Hastings....
.
In the Nebraska license plate system, Adams County is represented by the prefix 14 (it had the fourteenth-largest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922).
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 564 square miles (1,460.8 km²), of which 563 square miles (1,458.2 km²) is land and 1 square miles (2.6 km²) (0.13%) is water.
Major Highways
U.S. Highway 6U.S. Route 6 in NebraskaIn the U.S. State of Nebraska, U.S. Highway 6 is a highway which goes from the Colorado border west of Imperial in the west to the Iowa border in the east at Omaha. Significant portions of the highway are concurrent with other highways, most significantly, U.S. Highway 34 between Culbertson and...
U.S. Highway 34U.S. Route 34 in NebraskaIn the U.S. state of Nebraska, U.S. Highway 34 is a highway which goes between the Colorado border west of Haigler to the Iowa border east of Plattsmouth. Between Culbertson and Hastings, U.S. 34 overlaps U.S. Highway 6. From Grand Island to Lincoln, U.S. 34 has been replaced by Interstate 80 as a...
U.S. Highway 281
Nebraska Highway 74Nebraska Highway 74Nebraska Highway 74 is a highway in southern Nebraska. Its western terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 10 in Minden. Its eastern terminus is at an intersection with Nebraska Highway 15 east of Tobias.-Route description:...
Adjacent counties
- Clay County, NebraskaClay County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,039 people, 2,756 households, and 1,981 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,066 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
- (East) - Webster County, NebraskaWebster County, Nebraska-History:Webster County was formed in 1871. It was named after the statesman Daniel Webster.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 4,061 people, 1,708 households, and 1,118 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile . There were 1,972 housing...
- (South) - Kearney County, NebraskaKearney County, Nebraska-History:Kearney County was formed in 1860. It was named after Fort Kearny, which in turn was named after Brigade General Stephen W. Kearny.-Demographics:...
- (West) - Buffalo County, NebraskaBuffalo County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 42,259 people, 15,930 households, and 10,227 families residing in the county. The population density was 44 people per square mile . There were 16,830 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile...
- (Northwest) - Hall County, NebraskaHall County, Nebraska-History:Hall County was formed in 1858. It was named after Augustus Hall, an early judge of this territory.- Demographics :As of the census of 2000, there were 53,534 people, 20,356 households, and 14,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile...
- (North)
Demographics
| Adams County Population by decade |
1870 - 19 1880 - 10,235 1890 - 24,303 1900 - 18,840 1910 - 20,900 1920 - 22,621 1930 - 26,275 1940 - 24,576 1950 - 28,855 1960 - 28,944 1970 - 30,553 1980 - 30,656 1990 - 29,625 2000 - 31,151 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 31,151 people, 12,141 households, and 7,964 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 55 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 13,014 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.54% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.64% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.60% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.99% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.83% from two or more races. 4.58% 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. 45.6% 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....
, 7.9% Irish, 7.7% English and 7.3% American ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 12,141 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 11.90% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,160, and the median income for a family was $45,620. Males had a median income of $29,842 versus $21,236 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 $18,308. About 5.50% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.40% of those under age 18 and 6.70% of those age 65 or over.
City and villages
- AyrAyr, NebraskaAyr is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 98 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ayr is located at ....
- HastingsHastings, NebraskaHastings is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States. It is the principal city of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Adams and Clay counties. The population was 24,907 at the 2010 census...
- HolsteinHolstein, NebraskaHolstein is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 229 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Holstein is located at ....
- JuniataJuniata, NebraskaJuniata is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 693 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- KenesawKenesaw, NebraskaKenesaw is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 873 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Kenesaw is located at ....
- ProsserProsser, NebraskaProsser is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 94 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Prosser is located at ....
- RoselandRoseland, NebraskaRoseland is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 242 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Roseland is located at ....
- TrumbullTrumbull, NebraskaTrumbull is a village in Adams and Clay Counties in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The population was 212 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.- Geography :...
(partial)
Townships
- AyrAyr Township, Adams County, NebraskaAyr Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 373 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 464.A portion of the Village of Ayr lies within the township.-External links:*...
- BlaineBlaine Township, Adams County, NebraskaBlaine Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 463 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 500.-External links:*...
- CottonwoodCottonwood Township, Adams County, NebraskaCottonwood Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 436.The Village of Holstein lies within the township.-External links:*...
- DenverDenver Township, Adams County, NebraskaDenver Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,052 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,100.-External links:*...
- HanoverHanover Township, Adams County, NebraskaHanover Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 202 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 270.-External links:*...
- HastingsHastings, NebraskaHastings is a city in and the county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States. It is the principal city of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of Adams and Clay counties. The population was 24,907 at the 2010 census...
, City of - HighlandHighland Township, Adams County, NebraskaHighland Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 685 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 401.-External links:*...
- JuniataJuniata Township, Adams County, NebraskaJuniata Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 976 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,122.The Village of Juniata lies within the township.-External links:*...
- KenesawKenesaw Township, Adams County, NebraskaKenesaw Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 992 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,122.The Village of Kenesaw lies within the township.-External links:*...
- Little BlueLittle Blue Township, Adams County, NebraskaLittle Blue Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 238 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 309.-External links:*...
- LoganLogan Township, Adams County, NebraskaLogan Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 128.-External links:*...
- RoselandRoseland Township, Adams County, NebraskaRoseland Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 442 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 534.The Village of Roseland lies within the township.-External links:*...
- Silver LakeSilver Lake Township, Adams County, NebraskaSilver Lake Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 139 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 218.-External links:*...
- VeronaVerona Township, Adams County, NebraskaVerona Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 306 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 391.The Village of Prosser lies within the township.-External links:*...
- WandaWanda Township, Adams County, NebraskaWanda Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 199.-External links:*...
- West BlueWest Blue Township, Adams County, NebraskaWest Blue Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 506.-External links:*...
- ZeroZero Township, Adams County, NebraskaZero Township is one of sixteen townships in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 259 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 339.A portion of the Village of Ayr lies within the township.-External links:...