Garfield County
County
Garfield County Courthouse in Burwell
Garfield County Courthouse in Burwell
Map of Nebraska highlighting Garfield County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°53′N 98°59′W / 41.89°N 98.98°W / 41.89; -98.98
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1884
Named forJames A. Garfield
SeatBurwell
Largest cityBurwell
Area
 • Total571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Land570 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Water1.6 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,813
 • Density3.2/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.garfieldcounty.ne.gov

Garfield County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,813.[1] Its county seat is Burwell.[2] The county was organized in 1884; it was named for James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States.[3]

In the Nebraska license plate system, Garfield County is represented by the prefix 83 (it had the 83rd-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922).

Geography

The North Loup River runs through the southwest corner of Garfield County.

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has an area of 571 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,659—
19002,12728.2%
19103,41760.6%
19203,4962.3%
19303,207−8.3%
19403,4447.4%
19502,912−15.4%
19602,699−7.3%
19702,411−10.7%
19802,363−2.0%
19902,141−9.4%
20001,902−11.2%
20102,0497.7%
20201,813−11.5%
2022 (est.)1,801−0.7%
US Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010[11] 2020[12] 2022[13]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 1,902 people, 813 households, and 529 families in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile (1.2 people/km2). There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.79% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 813 households, out of which 26.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 3.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.90% were non-families. 32.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

The county population contained 23.50% under the age of 18, 4.40% from 18 to 24, 20.50% from 25 to 44, 26.80% from 45 to 64, and 24.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 91.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $27,407, and the median income for a family was $34,762. Males had a median income of $24,563 versus $16,146 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,368. About 9.70% of families and 12.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.50% of those under age 18 and 18.60% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

City

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Garfield County voters are reliably Republican. In only one national election since 1916 has the county selected the Democratic Party nominee.

United States presidential election results for Garfield County, Nebraska[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 933 86.71% 133 12.36% 10 0.93%
2016 821 83.78% 121 12.35% 38 3.88%
2012 769 81.81% 149 15.85% 22 2.34%
2008 800 77.67% 212 20.58% 18 1.75%
2004 806 79.25% 196 19.27% 15 1.47%
2000 718 74.56% 202 20.98% 43 4.47%
1996 625 63.26% 249 25.20% 114 11.54%
1992 595 54.74% 221 20.33% 271 24.93%
1988 803 75.97% 234 22.14% 20 1.89%
1984 899 81.43% 196 17.75% 9 0.82%
1980 811 73.19% 238 21.48% 59 5.32%
1976 726 64.76% 343 30.60% 52 4.64%
1972 903 81.21% 209 18.79% 0 0.00%
1968 797 76.41% 183 17.55% 63 6.04%
1964 761 61.17% 483 38.83% 0 0.00%
1960 1,047 77.44% 305 22.56% 0 0.00%
1956 936 78.13% 262 21.87% 0 0.00%
1952 1,042 80.46% 253 19.54% 0 0.00%
1948 702 56.43% 542 43.57% 0 0.00%
1944 896 68.71% 408 31.29% 0 0.00%
1940 1,053 66.39% 533 33.61% 0 0.00%
1936 744 50.41% 697 47.22% 35 2.37%
1932 622 43.90% 775 54.69% 20 1.41%
1928 1,180 83.04% 235 16.54% 6 0.42%
1924 757 59.14% 251 19.61% 272 21.25%
1920 611 64.32% 252 26.53% 87 9.16%
1916 302 37.42% 426 52.79% 79 9.79%
1912 192 23.67% 234 28.85% 385 47.47%
1908 368 48.17% 363 47.51% 33 4.32%
1904 406 67.44% 84 13.95% 112 18.60%
1900 251 50.50% 235 47.28% 11 2.21%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Garfield County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 134.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  5. ^ Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area and Wildlife Management Area Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  6. ^ Mirdan Canal State Wildlife Management Area, Burwell NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  7. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  9. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  10. ^ "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 7, 2014.
  11. ^ https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/garfieldcountynebraska/PST045222. ((cite web)): Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ "Garfield County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. ^ Erina NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  16. ^ Election Results

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