Jefferson County, Nebraska

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History

Jefferson County was founded on January 26, 1856, and its governing structure was organized in 1864.[3][4] It was named for Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.[5]

In 2010, the Keystone-Cushing Pipeline (Phase II) was constructed south out of Jefferson County.

Geography

Jefferson County lies on the south line of Nebraska. Its south boundary line abuts the north boundary line of the state of Kansas. The terrain of Jefferson County consists of low rolling hills, whose leveled tops are largely used for agriculture. The Little Blue River flows southeastward through the southwestern-middle of the county. The county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.0%) is water.[6]

The county has the distinction of being the most “landlocked” county (or county equivalent) in the United States. A person must travel through 21 administrative divisions before reaching any ocean or the Great Lakes.

Major highways

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Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 7,240. The median age was 45.4 years. 22.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.3 males age 18 and over.[15][16]

The racial makeup of the county was 92.1% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.5% from some other race, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 5.0% of the population.[16]

55.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 44.6% lived in rural areas.[17]

There were 3,179 households in the county, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[15]

There were 3,665 housing units, of which 13.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.7% were owner-occupied and 26.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.4%.[15]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,[18] there were 8,333 people, 3,527 households, and 2,352 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,942 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 98.42% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,527 households, out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.20% 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 2.85.

The county population contained 23.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 22.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,629, and the median income for a family was $40,747. Males had a median income of $26,929 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,380. About 8.00% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.20% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Immanuel Church in Washington Precinct of Jefferson County, Nebraska

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Unincorporated communities

Politics

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See also

References

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  7. ↑ Alexandria State Recreation Area, Alexandria NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  8. ↑ Buckley State Recreation Area Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  9. ↑ Rock Glen SWMA, Jefferson County NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
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External links

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