Fillmore County Nebraska: Encyclopedia II - Fillmore County Nebraska - Demographics

Fillmore County Nebraska - Demographics

1870 - 238
1880 - 10,204
1890 - 16,022
1900 - 15,087
1910 - 14,674
1920 - 13,671
1930 - 12,971
1940 - 11,417
1950 - 9,610
1960 - 9,425
1970 - 8,137
1980 - 7,920
1990 - 7,103
2000 - 6,634

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,634 people, 2,689 households, and 1,801 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (12/mi²). There are 2,990 housing units at an average density of 2/km² (5/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.75% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,689 households out of which 30.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% are married couples living together, 5.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% are non-families. 30.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 5.10% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $35,162, and the median income for a family is $41,725. Males have a median income of $29,813 versus $18,507 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,465. 7.80% of the population and 4.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 8.20% of those under the age of 18 and 10.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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