York County
County
County of York
York County Courthouse in York
York County Courthouse in York
Map
Interactive map of York County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
EstablishedMarch 16, 1855
OrganizedApril 26, 1870
County seatYork
Largest cityYork
Area
 • Total576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land573 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water3.3 sq mi (9 km2)  0.6%
Highest elevation
1,598 ft (487 m)
Lowest elevation
1,066 ft (325 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,125
 • Density25/sq mi (9.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code402/531
FIPS code31185
GNIS feature ID835914
Websitewww.yorkcounty.ne.gov

York County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 14,125.[1] Its county seat is York.[2]

In the Nebraska license plate system, York County is represented by the prefix 17 (it had the seventeenth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922).

History

York County was organized in 1870. Sources differ on the origin of the county's name: some state it was named after York in England, while others maintain it was named by early settlers from York County, Pennsylvania.[3]

Geography

The terrain of York County consists of rolling prairie, mostly devoted to agriculture. The ground slopes toward the Platte River, to the northwest. The county has a total area of 576 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 573 square miles (1,480 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.6%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870604—
188011,1701,749.3%
189017,27954.7%
190018,2055.4%
191018,7212.8%
192017,146−8.4%
193017,2390.5%
194014,874−13.7%
195014,346−3.5%
196013,724−4.3%
197013,685−0.3%
198014,7988.1%
199014,428−2.5%
200014,5981.2%
201013,665−6.4%
202014,1253.4%
US Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010[13]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[14] there were 14,598 people, 5,722 households, and 3,931 families in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile (9.7 people/km2). There were 6,172 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.78% White, 0.96% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 52.0% were of German, 8.2% Irish, 7.2% English and 5.1% Swedish ancestry.

There were 5,722 households, out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples living together, 6.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

The county population contained 25.30% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,093, and the median income for a family was $44,741. Males had a median income of $30,658 versus $19,874 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,670. About 6.00% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 7.10% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Villages

Former Communities

Government

The County Board of Commissioners is the executive and legislative authority of the county.[15]

Politics

York County voters have traditionally been strong Republicans. In only one national election since 1916 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for York County, Nebraska[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 5,337 74.53% 1,630 22.76% 194 2.71%
2016 4,700 73.66% 1,186 18.59% 495 7.76%
2012 4,874 76.70% 1,373 21.61% 108 1.70%
2008 4,848 73.81% 1,607 24.47% 113 1.72%
2004 5,393 79.34% 1,304 19.18% 100 1.47%
2000 4,816 74.55% 1,407 21.78% 237 3.67%
1996 4,266 65.56% 1,653 25.40% 588 9.04%
1992 3,783 53.94% 1,385 19.75% 1,845 26.31%
1988 4,765 72.78% 1,751 26.75% 31 0.47%
1984 5,147 82.08% 1,124 17.92% 0 0.00%
1980 5,089 76.71% 1,131 17.05% 414 6.24%
1976 4,223 69.62% 1,665 27.45% 178 2.93%
1972 4,651 77.92% 1,318 22.08% 0 0.00%
1968 3,923 72.39% 1,237 22.83% 259 4.78%
1964 3,410 54.63% 2,832 45.37% 0 0.00%
1960 5,205 74.69% 1,764 25.31% 0 0.00%
1956 5,065 76.35% 1,569 23.65% 0 0.00%
1952 5,742 79.64% 1,468 20.36% 0 0.00%
1948 3,960 65.44% 2,091 34.56% 0 0.00%
1944 4,885 72.99% 1,808 27.01% 0 0.00%
1940 5,322 70.75% 2,200 29.25% 0 0.00%
1936 4,554 54.12% 3,741 44.46% 120 1.43%
1932 3,573 47.14% 3,920 51.72% 86 1.13%
1928 5,769 74.16% 1,979 25.44% 31 0.40%
1924 4,110 58.66% 1,778 25.37% 1,119 15.97%
1920 4,265 66.87% 1,857 29.12% 256 4.01%
1916 2,011 46.22% 2,206 50.70% 134 3.08%
1912 962 23.40% 1,886 45.88% 1,263 30.72%
1908 2,209 50.39% 2,042 46.58% 133 3.03%
1904 2,529 64.16% 754 19.13% 659 16.72%
1900 2,207 53.05% 1,871 44.98% 82 1.97%

See also

References

  1. ^ "York County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Perkey, Elton A. Perkey's Nebraska Place Names. Revised edition, 2003. Nebraska State Historical Society. p. 191.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  5. ^ Kirkpatrick Basin North State Wildlife Management Area, York NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  6. ^ Kirkpatrick Basin South State Wildlife Management Area, Henderson NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  7. ^ Renquist Basin State Wildlife Management Area, Bradshaw NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  8. ^ Waco Waterfowl Production Area, Waco NE Google Maps (accessed 23 January 2019)
  9. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  12. ^ "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 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 22, 2013.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. ^ "Board of Commissioners". Archived October 14, 2013, at the Wayback Machine York County, Nebraska. Archived June 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  16. ^ Election Results

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