Brown County, Nebraska
Brown County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Brown County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,145 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,981 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ainsworth. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Brown County
| Population : | 2,981 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County, Brown County |
| Area : | 3173 km2 |
| Official name : | Brown County |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.69% |
| Capital : | Ainsworth |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:56:37 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brown County is located at 42°25'48"N 99°55'46"W (42.4300200, -99.9295100). It has 5 neighbors: Blaine County, Loup County, Rock County, Cherry County and Keya Paha County.
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The largest city of Brown County is Ainsworth with a population of 1,630. Other cities include and Long Pine population 291. See all Brown County cities & populated places.
Brown County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth | 1,630 | City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States |
| Long Pine | 291 | City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States |
| Johnstown | 60 | Town n Nebraska, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Brown County
Brown County has 5 neighbours.
- Blaine County county in Nebraska, United States
- Loup County county in Nebraska, United States
- Rock County county in Nebraska, United States
- Cherry County county in Nebraska, United States
- Keya Paha County county in Nebraska, United States
- Ainsworth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Brown County decreased by 5.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,145 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,098 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,052 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,958 | -3.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,974 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,982 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,980 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,000 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,967 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,955 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,981 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Brown County , Wisconsin county in Texas, United States with a population of 264,610 people.
- Brown County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 43,414 people.
- Brown County , South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States with a population of 38,738 people.
- Brown County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 37,633 people.
- Brown County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 24,846 people.
- Brown County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 15,112 people.
- Brown County , Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 9,482 people.
- Brown County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 6,546 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
