Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Burt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,858 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,477 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tekamah. The county was created 171 years ago in 1853.

Quick Facts about Burt County
Population : | 6,477 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Nebraska (United States) |
Area : | 1287 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.1% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.9% |
Named for : | Francis Burt |
Altitude : | 1,362 feet / 415 meters |
Capital : | Tekamah |
Establishment : | January 01, 1854 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 11:52:23 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -5.88% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Burt County is located at 41°51'6"N 96°19'43"W (41.8515600, -96.3286000). It has 2 neighbors: Thurston County and Washington County.
Burt County map
The largest city of Burt County is Tekamah with a population of 1,713. Other cities include, Lyons population 800, Decatur population 462, Arizona population 307 and Oakland population 142. See all Burt County cities & populated places.
Burt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burt County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Tekamah | 1,713 | City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States |
Lyons | 800 | City in Burt County, Nebraska |
Decatur | 462 | Human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Arizona | 307 | Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States. |
Craig | 248 | Village in the United States |
Oakland | 142 | City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Burt County
Burt County has 2 neighbours.
- Thurston County county in Nebraska, United States
- Washington County county in Nebraska, United States
- Tekamah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Burt County decreased by 5.88% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,858 | - | census |
2011 | 6,783 | -1.11% | estimation process |
2012 | 6,681 | -1.53% | estimation process |
2013 | 6,570 | -1.69% | estimation process |
2014 | 6,546 | -0.37% | estimation process |
2015 | 6,538 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2016 | 6,537 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,531 | -0.09% | estimation process |
2018 | 6,486 | -0.69% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,459 | -0.42% | estimation process |
2020 | 6,477 | 0.28% | estimation process |
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 |