Morrill County, Nebraska
Encyclopedia
History
Morrill County was formed in 1908 "carved out of Cheyenne County". It was named after Charles Henry MorrillCharles Henry Morrill
Charles Henry Morrill was a prominent American businessman who played an important role in the history of Nebraska. Morrill County, Nebraska is named after him.-Biography:...
, a president of the Lincoln Land Company.
Demographics
| Morrill County Population by decade |
1910 - 4,584 1920 - 9,151 1930 - 9,950 1940 - 9,436 1950 - 8,263 1960 - 7,057 1970 - 5,813 1980 - 6,085 1990 - 5,423 2000 - 5,440 2010 - 5,042 |
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 5,440 people, 2,138 households, and 1,494 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 2,460 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.68% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.72% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.22% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.12% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.19% from two or more races. 10.09% 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. 40.5% were of German
Germans
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, 9.2% English
English people
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, 7.3% Irish
Irish people
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and 6.7% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 2,138 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.90% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,235, and the median income for a family was $36,673. Males had a median income of $27,107 versus $19,271 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,725. About 10.00% of families and 14.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.00% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities, village, and unincorporated community
- AngoraAngora, NebraskaAngora is an unincorporated community in northern Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 385 north of the city of Bridgeport, the county seat of Morrill County. The community was established in 1900 by the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad; it was named for the...
- BayardBayard, NebraskaBayard is a city in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,247 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bayard is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- BridgeportBridgeport, NebraskaBridgeport is a city in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,594 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Morrill County.-Geography:Bridgeport is located at ....
- BroadwaterBroadwater, NebraskaBroadwater is a village in Morrill County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 140 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Broadwater has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morrill County, Nebraska
- Morrill County Sheriff's Office (Nebraska)Morrill County Sheriff's Office (Nebraska)The Morrill County Sheriff's Office is a county level police agency operating in Morrill County, Nebraska. The sheriff in 2010 is John D. Edens, an elected official. In 2008 the office employed four officers and five civilians.-Humane Society award:...