Valley County, Nebraska
Valley County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Valley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,260 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,103 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ord. The county was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Valley County
| Population : | 4,103 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Valley County, Valley County |
| Area : | 1478 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Capital : | Ord |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:55:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Valley County is located at 41°34'2"N 98°58'55"W (41.5673100, -98.9819000). It has 5 neighbors: Custer County, Garfield County, Greeley County, Sherman County and Wheeler County.
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The largest city of Valley County is Ord with a population of 2,052. Other cities include and Arcadia population 300. See all Valley County cities & populated places.
Valley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Valley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ord | 2,052 | Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Arcadia | 300 | Human settlement in Valley County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| North Loup | 288 | Township in Valley County, Nebraska |
| Elyria | 51 | Township in Valley County, Nebraska |
Valley County has 5 neighbours.
- Custer County county in Nebraska, United States
- Garfield County county in Nebraska, United States
- Greeley County county in Nebraska, United States
- Sherman County county in Nebraska, United States
- Wheeler County county in Nebraska, United States
- Ord
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Valley County decreased by 3.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,260 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,228 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,216 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,181 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,217 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,168 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,201 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,227 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,197 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,158 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,103 | -1.34% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Valley County , Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 11,392 people.
- Valley County , Montana county in Idaho, United States with a population of 7,359 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 |
