Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Nuckolls County: County in Nebraska, United States of America
About
Nuckolls County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,500 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,134 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nelson. The county was created 165 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Nuckolls County
| Population : | 4,134 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area : | 1492 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Stephen Friel Nuckolls |
| Altitude : | 1,759 feet / 536 meters |
| Capital : | Nelson |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:35:10 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nuckolls County is located at 40°10'35"N 98°2'50"W (40.1763800, -98.0471800). It has 6 neighbors: Jewell County, Republic County, Clay County, Fillmore County, Thayer County and Webster County.
Nuckolls County map
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The largest city of Nuckolls County is Superior with a population of 1,805. Other cities include and Nelson population 442. See all Nuckolls County cities & populated places.
Nuckolls County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nuckolls County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | 1,805 | City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nelson | 442 | City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Lawrence | 278 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Hardy | 146 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ruskin | 113 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Oak | 61 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nora | 19 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Nuckolls County
Nuckolls County has 6 neighbours.
- Jewell County county in Kansas, United States
- Republic County county in Kansas, United States
- Clay County county in Nebraska, United States
- Fillmore County county in Nebraska, United States
- Thayer County county in Nebraska, United States
- Webster County county in Nebraska, United States
- Nelson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nuckolls County decreased by 8.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,447 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,430 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,384 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,347 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,322 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,274 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,269 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,207 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,148 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,134 | -0.34% | 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 |
