Kearney County, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
History
Kearney County was formed in 1860. It was named after Fort KearnyFort Kearny
Fort Kearny was a historic outpost of the United States Army founded in 1848 in the western U.S. during the middle and late 19th century. The outpost was located along the Oregon Trail near present-day Kearney, Nebraska, which took its name from the fort .-Origins and various missions of the...
, which in turn was named after Brigade General Stephen W. Kearny
Stephen W. Kearny
Stephen Watts Kearny surname also appears as Kearney in some historic sources; August 30, 1794 October 31, 1848), was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army. He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican-American War, especially the conquest...
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Demographics
| Kearney County Population by decade |
1860 - 474 1870 - 58 1880 - 4,072 1890 - 9,061 1900 - 9,866 1910 - 9,106 1920 - 8,583 1930 - 8,094 1940 - 6,854 1950 - 6,409 1960 - 6,580 1970 - 6,707 1980 - 7,053 1990 - 6,629 2000 - 6,882 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,882 people, 2,643 households, and 1,902 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 2,846 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.82% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.23% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.99% from other races
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, and 0.58% from two or more races. 2.34% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,643 households out of which 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,247, and the median income for a family was $44,877. Males had a median income of $29,987 versus $20,081 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,118. About 5.50% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.00% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.
Villages
- AxtellAxtell, NebraskaAxtell is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 696 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- HeartwellHeartwell, NebraskaHeartwell is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 80 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Heartwell is located at ....
- NormanNorman, NebraskaNorman is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 49 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Norman is located at ....
- WilcoxWilcox, NebraskaWilcox is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 360 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wilcox is located at ....
Townships
- BlaineBlaine Township, Kearney County, NebraskaBlaine Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 643 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 621.-External links:*...
- CosmoCosmo Township, Kearney County, NebraskaCosmo Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 79 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 76.-External links:*...
- EatonEaton Township, Kearney County, NebraskaEaton Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 221 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 216.The Village of Heartwell lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- GrantGrant Township, Kearney County, NebraskaGrant Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 74 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 71.-External links:*...
- HayesHayes Township, Kearney County, NebraskaHayes Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,574 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,528.A portion of the City of Minden lies within the Township....
- LibertyLiberty Township, Kearney County, NebraskaLiberty Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 137.-External links:*...
- LincolnLincoln Township, Kearney County, NebraskaLincoln Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,780 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,724.A portion of the City of Minden lies within the Township....
- LoganLogan Township, Kearney County, NebraskaLogan Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 168 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 161.-External links:*...
- LowellLowell Township, Kearney County, NebraskaLowell Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 207 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 199.-External links:*...
- MayMay Township, Kearney County, NebraskaMay Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 146 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 142.The Village of Norman lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- MirageMirage Township, Kearney County, NebraskaMirage Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,006 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,016.The Village of Axtell lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- NewarkNewark Township, Kearney County, NebraskaNewark Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 230 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 222.-External links:*...
- OneidaOneida Township, Kearney County, NebraskaOneida Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 515 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 495.The Village of Wilcox lies within the Township.-External links:*...
- ShermanSherman Township, Kearney County, NebraskaSherman Township is one of fourteen townships in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 93.-External links:*...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Kearney County, Nebraska