Hall County
County
Hall County Courthouse in Grand Island
Hall County Courthouse in Grand Island
Map of Nebraska highlighting Hall County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°52′N 98°30′W / 40.87°N 98.5°W / 40.87; -98.5
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1858
Named forAugustus Hall
SeatGrand Island
Largest cityGrand Island
Area
 • Total552 sq mi (1,430 km2)
 • Land546 sq mi (1,410 km2)
 • Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total62,895
 • Density110/sq mi (44/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.hallcountyne.gov

Hall County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 62,895,[1] making it Nebraska's fourth-most populous county. Its county seat is Grand Island.[2] The county was formed in 1858; it was named for Augustus Hall, an early judge of this territory.[3]

Hall County is part of the Grand Island, NE Metropolitan Statistical Area.

In the Nebraska license plate system, Hall County is represented by the prefix 8. Hall County had the eighth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922.

Geography

The Platte River flows northeastward across the lower portion of Hall County; the South Loup River flows northeastward across the NW corner of the county; both flowing to their eventual drainage into the Missouri River.

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 552 square miles (1,430 km2), of which 546 square miles (1,410 km2) is land and 5.9 square miles (15 km2) (1.1%) is water.[4]

Hall County has the highest density of tornado activity in Nebraska, with 121 tornadoes per 1,000 square miles (2,600 km2), about 4 times the state average.

Major highways

Transit

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860116—
18701,057811.2%
18808,572711.0%
189016,51392.6%
190017,2064.2%
191020,36118.3%
192023,72016.5%
193027,11714.3%
194027,5231.5%
195032,18616.9%
196035,75711.1%
197042,85119.8%
198047,69011.3%
199048,9252.6%
200053,5349.4%
201058,6079.5%
202062,8957.3%
US Decennial Census[13]
1790-1960[14] 1900-1990[15]
1990-2000[16] 2010[17]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[18] there were 53,534 people, 20,356 households, and 14,086 families in the county. The population density was 98 inhabitants per square mile (38/km2). There were 21,574 housing units at an average density of 40 units per square mile (15/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.67% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.09% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 8.19% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 14.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20,356 households, out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

The county population contained 27.20% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $36,972, and the median income for a family was $43,963. Males had a median income of $29,158 versus $20,576 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,386. 12.00% of the population and 9.20% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 15.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Hall County has been a Republican Party stronghold for most of its history at the presidential level. In only four presidential elections from 1880 to the present has a Democratic Party candidate carried the county, the most recent being Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Hall County, Nebraska[20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 16,189 66.21% 7,681 31.42% 580 2.37%
2016 14,408 65.31% 6,282 28.48% 1,370 6.21%
2012 12,646 62.51% 7,161 35.40% 422 2.09%
2008 12,977 61.01% 7,855 36.93% 439 2.06%
2004 14,592 68.98% 6,228 29.44% 334 1.58%
2000 11,803 63.64% 5,952 32.09% 791 4.27%
1996 10,183 52.45% 6,708 34.55% 2,525 13.00%
1992 9,341 44.67% 5,558 26.58% 6,014 28.76%
1988 12,062 63.41% 6,853 36.02% 108 0.57%
1984 13,193 73.47% 4,655 25.92% 108 0.60%
1980 12,166 68.13% 4,422 24.76% 1,269 7.11%
1976 10,935 62.90% 6,079 34.96% 372 2.14%
1972 10,987 72.26% 4,218 27.74% 0 0.00%
1968 8,457 61.01% 4,571 32.98% 833 6.01%
1964 6,715 44.80% 8,273 55.20% 0 0.00%
1960 9,763 63.98% 5,496 36.02% 0 0.00%
1956 9,536 66.45% 4,815 33.55% 0 0.00%
1952 10,435 69.37% 4,608 30.63% 0 0.00%
1948 5,694 55.37% 4,590 44.63% 0 0.00%
1944 7,651 61.61% 4,768 38.39% 0 0.00%
1940 7,412 61.26% 4,687 38.74% 0 0.00%
1936 5,146 43.57% 6,295 53.30% 369 3.12%
1932 3,743 35.67% 6,266 59.72% 483 4.60%
1928 6,862 66.58% 3,391 32.90% 53 0.51%
1924 4,040 47.39% 1,863 21.85% 2,622 30.76%
1920 4,719 66.25% 1,724 24.20% 680 9.55%
1916 2,555 48.54% 2,483 47.17% 226 4.29%
1912 1,047 23.73% 2,085 47.26% 1,280 29.01%
1908 2,241 47.87% 2,229 47.62% 211 4.51%
1904 2,508 65.69% 817 21.40% 493 12.91%
1900 2,017 52.15% 1,766 45.66% 85 2.20%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hall County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 147.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  5. ^ Cheyenne State Recreation Area, Wood River NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  6. ^ Cornhusker State Wildlife Management Area, Grand Island NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  7. ^ Denman Island State Wildlife Management Area, Wood River NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  8. ^ Hannon Federal Waterfowl Production Area, Wood River NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  9. ^ Loch Linda State Wildlife Management Area, Grand Island NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  10. ^ Martins Reach State Wildlife Management Area, Wood River NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  11. ^ Mormon Island State Recreation Area Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  12. ^ Wood River West State Wildlife Management Area, Wood River NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  13. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  14. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  15. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  16. ^ "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 8, 2014.
  17. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 20, 2013.
  18. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  19. ^ Cameron NE Google Maps (accessed 21 January 2019)
  20. ^ Election Results

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