Franklin County Nebraska: Encyclopedia II - Franklin County Nebraska - Demographics

Franklin County Nebraska - Demographics

1870 - 26
1880 - 5,465
1890 - 7,693
1900 - 9,455
1910 - 10,303
1920 - 10,067
1930 - 9,094
1940 - 7,740
1950 - 7,096
1960 - 5,449
1970 - 4,566
1980 - 4,377
1990 - 3,938
2000 - 3,574

As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,574 people, 1,485 households, and 1,021 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (6/mi²). There are 1,746 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 99.24% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,485 households out of which 28.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.40% are married couples living together, 6.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% are non-families. 29.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.87.

In the county the population is spread out with 24.50% under the age of 18, 4.50% from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 23.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $29,304, and the median income for a family is $34,958. Males have a median income of $26,192 versus $18,214 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,390. 13.20% of the population and 9.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.20% of those under the age of 18 and 9.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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