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'''Cheyenne County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Nebraska]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 9,998.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/31/31033.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Sidney, Nebraska|Sidney]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was formed in 1871<ref>[http://www.nacone.org/webpages/counties/countywebs/cheyenne.htm] Retrieved on March 15, 2008.</ref> and named after the [[Cheyenne]] Native American tribe.
'''Cheyenne County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Nebraska]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 9,998.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/31/31033.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 17, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Sidney, Nebraska|Sidney]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YQozzgAf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naco.org%2FCounties%2FPages%2FFindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2015-05-10 |df= }}</ref> The county was formed in 1871<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nacone.org/webpages/counties/countywebs/cheyenne.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-03-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080819190501/http://www.nacone.org/webpages/counties/countywebs/cheyenne.htm |archivedate=2008-08-19 |df= }} Retrieved on March 15, 2008.</ref> and named after the [[Cheyenne]] Native American tribe.


In the [[Vehicle registration plates of Nebraska|Nebraska license plate system]], Cheyenne County is represented by the prefix 39 as it had the thirty-ninth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922.
In the [[Vehicle registration plates of Nebraska|Nebraska license plate system]], Cheyenne County is represented by the prefix 39 as it had the thirty-ninth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922.


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has an area of {{convert|1196|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1196|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi}} (0.01%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_31.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 6, 2014|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref>
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has an area of {{convert|1196|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1196|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi}} (0.01%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_31.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=December 6, 2014 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===Major highways===
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,830 people, 4,071 households, and 2,686 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 4 per square&nbsp;mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.34% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.14% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.65% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.98% from two or more races. 4.46% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 45.3% were of [[germans|German]], 9.1% [[english people|English]], 7.6% [[irish people|Irish]] and 7.5% [[united states|American]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 9,830 people, 4,071 households, and 2,686 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 4 per square&nbsp;mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.34% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.14% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.65% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.40% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.98% from two or more races. 4.46% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 45.3% were of [[germans|German]], 9.1% [[english people|English]], 7.6% [[irish people|Irish]] and 7.5% [[united states|American]] ancestry according to [[Census 2000]].


There were 4,071 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.
There were 4,071 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.

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Cheyenne County
County
Cheyenne County Courthouse in Sidney
Cheyenne County Courthouse in Sidney
Map of Nebraska highlighting Cheyenne County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°13′N 102°59′W / 41.22°N 102.99°W / 41.22; -102.99
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1871
Named forCheyenne people
SeatSidney
Largest citySidney
Area
 • Total1,196 sq mi (3,100 km2)
 • Land1,196 sq mi (3,100 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)  0.01%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,998
 • Density8.4/sq mi (3.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.cheyennecountyne.net

Cheyenne County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,998.[1] Its county seat is Sidney.[2] The county was formed in 1871[3] and named after the Cheyenne Native American tribe.

In the Nebraska license plate system, Cheyenne County is represented by the prefix 39 as it had the thirty-ninth-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 1,196 square miles (3,100 km2), of which 1,196 square miles (3,100 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.01%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870190—
18801,558720.0%
18905,693265.4%
19005,570−2.2%
19104,551−18.3%
19208,40584.7%
193010,18721.2%
19409,505−6.7%
195012,08127.1%
196014,82822.7%
197010,778−27.3%
198010,057−6.7%
19909,494−5.6%
20009,8303.5%
20109,9981.7%
2015 (est.)10,167[5]1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 9,830 people, 4,071 households, and 2,686 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 4,569 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.34% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 4.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 45.3% were of German, 9.1% English, 7.6% Irish and 7.5% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 4,071 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,438, and the median income for a family was $41,024. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,467 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,437. About 8.20% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.80% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2015-05-10. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-08-19. Retrieved 2008-03-16. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Retrieved on March 15, 2008.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2014.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  10. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
Wikisource has the text of an 1879 American Cyclopædia article about Cheyenne County, Nebraska.

41°13′N 102°59′W / 41.22°N 102.99°W / 41.22; -102.99

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