Sioux County, Nebraska

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Sioux County
Sioux County, Nebraska courthouse from E.JPG
Sioux County Courthouse in Harrison
Map of Nebraska highlighting Sioux County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
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Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°29′N103°46′W / 42.48°N 103.77°W / 42.48; -103.77
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Nebraska.svg  Nebraska
Founded1877
Named for Sioux people
Seat Harrison
Largest villageHarrison
Area
  Total
2,067 sq mi (5,350 km2)
  Land2,067 sq mi (5,350 km2)
  Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,135
  Estimate 
(2022)
1,127 Decrease2.svg
  Density0.55/sq mi (0.21/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 3rd

Sioux County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,135. [1] Its county seat is Harrison. [2] Sioux County is included in the Scottsbluff, NE Micropolitan Statistical Area. In the Nebraska license plate system, Sioux County is represented by the prefix 80 (it had the 80th-largest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922).

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Geography

Sioux County lies at the NW corner of Nebraska. Its north boundary line abuts the south line of the state of South Dakota and its west boundary line abuts the east boundary line of the state of Wyoming. The Niobrara River flows southeastward and eastward through the upper central part of the county. The county terrain is arid low rolling hills, sloping to the east and southeast. [3] The terrain is sparsely utilized for agriculture, with some center pivot irrigation used. [4] The county has an area of 2,067 square miles (5,350 km2), of which 2,067 square miles (5,350 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.03%) is water. [5]

Major highways

Protected areas

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 699
1890 2,452250.8%
1900 2,055−16.2%
1910 5,599172.5%
1920 4,528−19.1%
1930 4,6673.1%
1940 4,001−14.3%
1950 3,124−21.9%
1960 2,575−17.6%
1970 2,034−21.0%
1980 1,845−9.3%
1990 1,549−16.0%
2000 1,475−4.8%
2010 1,311−11.1%
2020 1,135−13.4%
2022 (est.)1,127−0.7%
US Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010 [12] 2020 [13] 2022 [14]

As of the 2020 United States Census, [15] there were 1,135 people and 450 households in the county. The population density was 0.56 person per square mile (0.22 person/km2). There were 715 housing units at an average density of 0.34 units per square mile (0.13/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. 6.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The county population contained 21% under the age of 18, 47.3% from 18 to 64, and 31.7% who were 65 years of age or older. 46.7% of the population were female.

The median income for a household in the county in 2022 was $50,833. The per capita income for the county was $26,748. 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line.

As of the 2000 United States Census, [15] there were 1,475 people, 605 households, and 444 families in the county. The population density was 0.7 person per square mile (0.27 person/km2). There were 780 housing units at an average density of 0.4 units per square mile (0.15/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.63% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 1.15% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 2.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 36.9% were of German, 11.3% Irish, 11.0% American and 10.6% English ancestry.

There were 605 households, out of which 28.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.30% were married couples living together, 5.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.

The county population contained 24.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 27.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 111.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,851, and the median income for a family was $31,406. Males had a median income of $23,409 versus $21,490 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,999. About 11.10% of families and 15.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.40% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Towns

Unincorporated Communities

Ghost Towns

Politics

Sioux County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate. In 2020, Donald Trump won the highest share of the vote ever in the county, with 87.8% of the vote.

United States presidential election results for Sioux County, Nebraska [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 59787.79%7711.32%60.88%
2020 64287.82%729.85%172.33%
2016 61683.70%8111.01%395.30%
2012 62484.44%10113.67%141.89%
2008 60382.38%11715.98%121.64%
2004 67783.68%12315.20%91.11%
2000 62983.64%9813.03%253.32%
1996 55171.74%13817.97%7910.29%
1992 44555.49%14818.45%20926.06%
1988 56874.05%19425.29%50.65%
1984 73285.12%12114.07%70.81%
1980 76081.55%12012.88%525.58%
1976 53260.25%32937.26%222.49%
1972 63983.20%12916.80%00.00%
1968 56571.43%15719.85%698.72%
1964 69864.81%37935.19%00.00%
1960 74564.22%41535.78%00.00%
1956 49965.74%26034.26%00.00%
1952 1,09378.46%30021.54%00.00%
1948 65755.82%52044.18%00.00%
1944 87668.22%40831.78%00.00%
1940 1,07263.43%61836.57%00.00%
1936 67440.65%95657.66%281.69%
1932 66739.14%1,00659.04%311.82%
1928 1,17872.54%43526.79%110.68%
1924 48036.01%14911.18%70452.81%
1920 62764.97%25226.11%868.91%
1916 34430.50%73765.34%474.17%
1912 15015.14%37537.84%46647.02%
1908 51650.84%46445.71%353.45%
1904 24762.06%11127.89%4010.05%
1900 19944.42%24855.36%10.22%

See also

References

  1. "Sioux County, Nebraska -- Rural". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Find Altitude" (Google Maps) Accessed 25 January 2019
  4. Sioux County NE Goodle Maps (accessed 25 January 2019)
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  6. Gilbert-Baker Wildlife Area, Harrison NE Google Maps (accessed 25 January 2019)
  7. Peterson State Wildlife Area, Harrison NE Google Maps (accessed 25 January 2019)
  8. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  10. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  11. "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 11, 2014.
  12. "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau . July 1, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  13. "Sioux County, Nebraska -- Rural". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  14. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  15. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  16. Election Results

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