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Otoe County, Nebraska

January 01, 1970

Otoe County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 15,912.[1] Its county seat is Nebraska City.[2] The county was formed in 1854, and was named tor the Otoe Indian tribe.[3]

Otoe County
County
Otoe County Courthouse in Nebraska City
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°39′N 96°08′W / 40.65°N 96.14°W / 40.65; -96.14
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1855
Named forOtoe tribe
SeatNebraska City
Largest cityNebraska City
Area
 • Total619 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land616 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (9 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,912
 • Density26/sq mi (9.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.otoe.ne.us

In the Nebraska license plate system, Otoe County is represented by the prefix 11 (it had the 11th-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922).

Geography edit

Otoe County lies on the east side of Nebraska. Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary lines of the states of Iowa and Missouri (across the Missouri River). The terrain of Otoe County consists of rolling hills which drop down to the river basin, and rich soil. The area is largely devoted to agriculture (corn, soybeans, milo, wheat, and fruit orchards). The county has a total area of 619 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 616 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]

Otoe County derives its name from the Otoe Indians, who lived in the area.[5]

Major highways edit

Adjacent counties edit

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18604,211—
187012,345193.2%
188015,72727.4%
189025,40361.5%
190022,288−12.3%
191019,323−13.3%
192019,4940.9%
193019,9012.1%
194018,994−4.6%
195017,056−10.2%
196016,503−3.2%
197015,576−5.6%
198015,183−2.5%
199014,252−6.1%
200015,3968.0%
201015,7402.2%
202015,9121.1%
2023 (est.)16,3352.7%
US Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010[10]

As of the 2000 United States Census[11] there were 15,396 people, 6,060 households, and 4,229 families in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile (9.7 people/km2). There were 6,567 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.42% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 2.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,060 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

The county population contained 26.30% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,302, and the median income for a family was $45,295. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $21,520 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,752. About 5.90% of families and 8.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.30% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities edit

City edit

Villages edit

Census-designated place edit

Politics edit

Otoe County voters have been very Republican since World War II, like most rural Nebraska counties. In no presidential election has the county supported the Democratic nominee since voting in 1932 for Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

United States presidential election results for Otoe County, Nebraska[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 5,649 67.61% 2,490 29.80% 216 2.59%
2016 4,860 65.17% 2,025 27.16% 572 7.67%
2012 4,258 60.99% 2,561 36.68% 163 2.33%
2008 4,033 56.87% 2,915 41.10% 144 2.03%
2004 5,018 67.94% 2,275 30.80% 93 1.26%
2000 4,178 62.71% 2,208 33.14% 276 4.14%
1996 3,290 50.58% 2,279 35.03% 936 14.39%
1992 2,960 43.29% 2,038 29.80% 1,840 26.91%
1988 3,724 58.50% 2,616 41.09% 26 0.41%
1984 4,679 70.94% 1,869 28.34% 48 0.73%
1980 4,611 70.30% 1,471 22.43% 477 7.27%
1976 3,715 59.56% 2,436 39.06% 86 1.38%
1972 4,815 73.70% 1,718 26.30% 0 0.00%
1968 3,840 65.96% 1,508 25.90% 474 8.14%
1964 3,626 53.36% 3,169 46.64% 0 0.00%
1960 5,057 66.54% 2,543 33.46% 0 0.00%
1956 5,275 69.67% 2,296 30.33% 0 0.00%
1952 6,082 75.83% 1,939 24.17% 0 0.00%
1948 4,060 61.75% 2,515 38.25% 0 0.00%
1944 5,291 66.51% 2,664 33.49% 0 0.00%
1940 5,799 66.46% 2,927 33.54% 0 0.00%
1936 4,399 50.95% 4,173 48.33% 62 0.72%
1932 3,119 39.19% 4,752 59.71% 88 1.11%
1928 5,063 62.68% 2,959 36.63% 55 0.68%
1924 3,245 50.12% 2,208 34.10% 1,022 15.78%
1920 3,869 67.62% 1,671 29.20% 182 3.18%
1916 2,121 46.45% 2,344 51.34% 101 2.21%
1912 922 22.82% 1,945 48.14% 1,173 29.03%
1908 2,243 47.29% 2,411 50.83% 89 1.88%
1904 2,616 58.85% 1,420 31.95% 409 9.20%
1900 2,718 52.74% 2,327 45.15% 109 2.11%

Education edit

School districts include:[13]

Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, a state-operated educational facility, is in the county.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Otoe County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ . Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved March 15, 2008.
  4. ^ . United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  5. ^ May, Jon D. (2009). . Oklahoma Historical Society's Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture. Archived from the original on July 20, 2010.
  6. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  10. ^ . US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ Election Results
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Otoe County, NE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. (PDF) from the original on August 7, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2022. - Text list

40°39′N 96°08′W / 40.65°N 96.14°W / 40.65; -96.14

January 01, 1970
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Otoe County is a county in the U S state of Nebraska As of the 2020 United States Census the population was 15 912 1 Its county seat is Nebraska City 2 The county was formed in 1854 and was named tor the Otoe Indian tribe 3 Otoe CountyCountyOtoe County Courthouse in Nebraska CityLocation within the U S state of NebraskaNebraska s location within the U S Coordinates 40 39 N 96 08 W 40 65 N 96 14 W 40 65 96 14Country United StatesState NebraskaFounded1855Named forOtoe tribeSeatNebraska CityLargest cityNebraska CityArea Total619 sq mi 1 600 km2 Land616 sq mi 1 600 km2 Water3 4 sq mi 9 km2 0 5 Population 2020 Total15 912 Density26 sq mi 9 9 km2 Time zoneUTC 6 Central Summer DST UTC 5 CDT Congressional district1stWebsitewww wbr co wbr otoe wbr ne wbr us In the Nebraska license plate system Otoe County is represented by the prefix 11 it had the 11th largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922 Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Major highways 1 2 Adjacent counties 2 Demographics 3 Communities 3 1 City 3 2 Villages 3 3 Census designated place 4 Politics 5 Education 6 See also 7 ReferencesGeography editOtoe County lies on the east side of Nebraska Its east boundary line abuts the west boundary lines of the states of Iowa and Missouri across the Missouri River The terrain of Otoe County consists of rolling hills which drop down to the river basin and rich soil The area is largely devoted to agriculture corn soybeans milo wheat and fruit orchards The county has a total area of 619 square miles 1 600 km2 of which 616 square miles 1 600 km2 is land and 3 4 square miles 8 8 km2 0 5 is water 4 Otoe County derives its name from the Otoe Indians who lived in the area 5 Major highways edit nbsp U S Highway 75 nbsp Nebraska Highway 2 nbsp Nebraska Highway 43 nbsp Nebraska Highway 50 nbsp Nebraska Highway 67 nbsp Nebraska Highway 128 Adjacent counties edit Cass County north Fremont County Iowa northeast Atchison County Missouri east Nemaha County southeast Johnson County south Gage County southwest Lancaster County westDemographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 18604 211 187012 345193 2 188015 72727 4 189025 40361 5 190022 288 12 3 191019 323 13 3 192019 4940 9 193019 9012 1 194018 994 4 6 195017 056 10 2 196016 503 3 2 197015 576 5 6 198015 183 2 5 199014 252 6 1 200015 3968 0 201015 7402 2 202015 9121 1 2023 est 16 3352 7 US Decennial Census 6 1790 1960 7 1900 1990 8 1990 2000 9 2010 10 As of the 2000 United States Census 11 there were 15 396 people 6 060 households and 4 229 families in the county The population density was 25 people per square mile 9 7 people km2 There were 6 567 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile 4 2 km2 The racial makeup of the county was 97 42 White 0 29 Black or African American 0 22 Native American 0 25 Asian 0 03 Pacific Islander 1 14 from other races and 0 65 from two or more races 2 45 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race There were 6 060 households out of which 32 50 had children under the age of 18 living with them 59 70 were married couples living together 7 20 had a female householder with no husband present and 30 20 were non families 26 40 of all households were made up of individuals and 14 10 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 48 and the average family size was 3 01 The county population contained 26 30 under the age of 18 6 40 from 18 to 24 26 10 from 25 to 44 22 80 from 45 to 64 and 18 30 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 40 years For every 100 females there were 96 20 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91 80 males The median income for a household in the county was 37 302 and the median income for a family was 45 295 Males had a median income of 30 682 versus 21 520 for females The per capita income for the county was 17 752 About 5 90 of families and 8 10 of the population were below the poverty line including 9 30 of those under age 18 and 7 70 of those age 65 or over Communities editCity edit Nebraska City county seat Syracuse Villages edit Burr Douglas Dunbar Lorton Otoe Palmyra Talmage Unadilla Census designated place edit Woodland HillsPolitics editOtoe County voters have been very Republican since World War II like most rural Nebraska counties In no presidential election has the county supported the Democratic nominee since voting in 1932 for Franklin Delano Roosevelt United States presidential election results for Otoe County Nebraska 12 Year Republican Democratic Third party No No No 2020 5 649 67 61 2 490 29 80 216 2 59 2016 4 860 65 17 2 025 27 16 572 7 67 2012 4 258 60 99 2 561 36 68 163 2 33 2008 4 033 56 87 2 915 41 10 144 2 03 2004 5 018 67 94 2 275 30 80 93 1 26 2000 4 178 62 71 2 208 33 14 276 4 14 1996 3 290 50 58 2 279 35 03 936 14 39 1992 2 960 43 29 2 038 29 80 1 840 26 91 1988 3 724 58 50 2 616 41 09 26 0 41 1984 4 679 70 94 1 869 28 34 48 0 73 1980 4 611 70 30 1 471 22 43 477 7 27 1976 3 715 59 56 2 436 39 06 86 1 38 1972 4 815 73 70 1 718 26 30 0 0 00 1968 3 840 65 96 1 508 25 90 474 8 14 1964 3 626 53 36 3 169 46 64 0 0 00 1960 5 057 66 54 2 543 33 46 0 0 00 1956 5 275 69 67 2 296 30 33 0 0 00 1952 6 082 75 83 1 939 24 17 0 0 00 1948 4 060 61 75 2 515 38 25 0 0 00 1944 5 291 66 51 2 664 33 49 0 0 00 1940 5 799 66 46 2 927 33 54 0 0 00 1936 4 399 50 95 4 173 48 33 62 0 72 1932 3 119 39 19 4 752 59 71 88 1 11 1928 5 063 62 68 2 959 36 63 55 0 68 1924 3 245 50 12 2 208 34 10 1 022 15 78 1920 3 869 67 62 1 671 29 20 182 3 18 1916 2 121 46 45 2 344 51 34 101 2 21 1912 922 22 82 1 945 48 14 1 173 29 03 1908 2 243 47 29 2 411 50 83 89 1 88 1904 2 616 58 85 1 420 31 95 409 9 20 1900 2 718 52 74 2 327 45 15 109 2 11 Education editSchool districts include 13 Conestoga Public Schools Elmwood Murdock Public Schools Freeman Public Schools Johnson Brock Public Schools Johnson County Central Public Schools Norris School District 160 Nebraska City Public Schools Palmyra District OR 1 Sterling Public Schools Syracuse Dunbar Avoca Schools Waverly School District 145 Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired a state operated educational facility is in the county See also editNational Register of Historic Places listings in Otoe County Nebraska Nebraska City News PressReferences edit Otoe County Nebraska United States Census Bureau Retrieved June 19 2023 Find a County National Association of Counties Retrieved June 7 2011 Otoe County Archived from the original on July 4 2008 Retrieved March 15 2008 2010 Census Gazetteer Files United States Census Bureau August 22 2012 Archived from the original on November 13 2013 Retrieved December 9 2014 May Jon D 2009 Otoe Missouria Oklahoma Historical Society s Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History amp Culture Archived from the original on July 20 2010 US Decennial Census US Census Bureau Retrieved December 9 2014 Historical Census Browser University of Virginia Library Retrieved December 9 2014 Population of Counties by Decennial Census 1900 to 1990 US Census Bureau Retrieved December 9 2014 Census 2000 PHC T 4 Ranking Tables for Counties 1990 and 2000 PDF US Census Bureau Archived PDF from the original on March 27 2010 Retrieved December 9 2014 State amp County QuickFacts US Census Bureau Archived from the original on June 7 2011 Retrieved September 21 2013 U S Census website US Census Bureau Retrieved January 31 2008 Election Results 2020 CENSUS SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP Otoe County NE PDF U S Census Bureau Archived PDF from the original on August 7 2022 Retrieved August 6 2022 Text list 40 39 N 96 08 W 40 65 N 96 14 W 40 65 96 14 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Otoe County Nebraska amp oldid 1220799018, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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