Nebraska Counties
About Nebraska Counties
Nebraska is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, Missouri to the southeast, Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, and Wyoming to the west. Nebraska is divided into 93 counties, which are the primary administrative divisions of the state.
The counties of Nebraska are organized into three tiers: the first tier is the state's two largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln; the second tier is the remaining cities and villages; and the third tier is the rural counties. Each county is governed by a board of county commissioners, which is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and providing services such as law enforcement, public health, and public works.
The largest county in Nebraska is Douglas County, which is home to Omaha. Douglas County is the most populous county in the state, with a population of 546,000. The second largest county is Lancaster County, which is home to Lincoln. Lancaster County has a population of 285,000.
The smallest county in Nebraska is Cherry County, which has a population of just 5,800. Cherry County is located in the far northwest corner of the state, and is the least populous county in the entire United States.
Nebraska's counties are diverse in terms of geography, population, and economy. The eastern part of the state is largely agricultural, while the western part is more urban and industrialized. The state's two largest cities, Omaha and Lincoln, are located in Douglas and Lancaster Counties, respectively.
Nebraska's counties are also diverse in terms of population. The state's two largest counties, Douglas and Lancaster, are home to the majority of the state's population. However, the remaining 91 counties are home to a wide variety of people, from rural farmers to urban professionals.
Nebraska's counties are also diverse in terms of economy. The state's two largest counties, Douglas and Lancaster, are home to the majority of the state's economic activity. However, the remaining 91 counties are home to a wide variety of industries, from agriculture to manufacturing to technology.
Overall, Nebraska's counties are diverse in terms of geography, population, and economy. Each county has its own unique characteristics, and together they form the backbone of the state's economy and culture.
Nebraska Counties
31,143 (1.59%)
6,302 (0.32%)
485 (0.020%)
670 (0.030%)
384 (0.020%)
5,397 (0.28%)
10,778 (0.55%)
1,767 (0.090%)
2,691 (0.14%)
50,103 (2.56%)
11.Burt County
6,717 (0.34%)
8,373 (0.43%)
13.Cass County
26,749 (1.37%)
14.Cedar County
8,375 (0.43%)
15.Chase County
3,704 (0.19%)
5,473 (0.28%)
9,489 (0.48%)
18.Clay County
6,088 (0.31%)
10,563 (0.54%)
9,000 (0.46%)
10,566 (0.54%)
21,308 (1.09%)
23.Dawes County
8,279 (0.42%)
24,037 (1.23%)
25.Deuel County
1,858 (0.090%)
26.Dixon County
5,579 (0.28%)
27.Dodge County
37,175 (1.90%)
582,638 (29.74%)
29.Dundy County
1,825 (0.090%)
5,557 (0.28%)
2,901 (0.15%)
2,491 (0.13%)
4,630 (0.24%)
34.Gage County
21,654 (1.11%)
1,778 (0.090%)
1,833 (0.090%)
1,873 (0.10%)
38.Grant County
649 (0.030%)
2,212 (0.11%)
40.Hall County
62,575 (3.19%)
9,400 (0.48%)
3,094 (0.16%)
43.Hayes County
919 (0.050%)
2,620 (0.13%)
45.Holt County
10,149 (0.52%)
659 (0.030%)
6,476 (0.33%)
7,185 (0.37%)
5,294 (0.27%)
6,655 (0.34%)
51.Keith County
8,303 (0.42%)
987 (0.050%)
3,395 (0.17%)
54.Knox County
8,415 (0.43%)
322,063 (16.44%)
34,532 (1.76%)
57.Logan County
839 (0.040%)
58.Loup County
629 (0.030%)
35,538 (1.81%)
456 (0.020%)
7,675 (0.39%)
4,562 (0.23%)
63.Nance County
3,366 (0.17%)
7,019 (0.36%)
4,092 (0.21%)
66.Otoe County
15,995 (0.82%)
2,553 (0.13%)
2,860 (0.15%)
8,966 (0.46%)
7,301 (0.37%)
34,219 (1.75%)
72.Polk County
5,182 (0.26%)
10,690 (0.55%)
7,850 (0.40%)
75.Rock County
1,312 (0.070%)
14,275 (0.73%)
77.Sarpy County
191,272 (9.76%)
22,374 (1.14%)
36,048 (1.84%)
17,644 (0.90%)
5,102 (0.26%)
2,970 (0.15%)
83.Sioux County
1,162 (0.060%)
5,828 (0.30%)
5,006 (0.26%)
592 (0.030%)
6,716 (0.34%)
4,053 (0.21%)
20,884 (1.07%)
90.Wayne County
9,701 (0.50%)
3,410 (0.17%)
771 (0.040%)
93.York County
14,212 (0.73%)