Merrick County Nebraska: Encyclopedia II - Merrick County Nebraska - Demographics

Merrick County Nebraska - Demographics

1860 - 109
1870 - 557
1880 - 5,341
1890 - 8,758
1900 - 9,255
1910 - 10,379
1920 - 10,763
1930 - 10,619
1940 - 9,354
1950 - 8,812
1960 - 8,363
1970 - 8,751
1980 - 8,945
1990 - 8,049
2000 - 8,204

As of the census² of 2000, there are 8,204 people, 3,209 households, and 2,307 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (17/mi²). There are 3,649 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.32% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,209 households out of which 33.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.10% are married couples living together, 6.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% are non-families. 25.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $34,961, and the median income for a family is $39,729. Males have a median income of $26,998 versus $19,828 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,958. 8.90% of the population and 7.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.70% of those under the age of 18 and 9.20% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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