Hitchcock County, Nebraska
Hitchcock County: County in Nebraska, United States of America
About
Hitchcock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,908 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,773 inhabitants. Its county seat is Trenton. The county was created 151 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Hitchcock County
| Population : | 2,773 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area : | 1861 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Named for : | Phineas Hitchcock |
| Altitude : | 2,703 feet / 824 meters |
| Capital : | Trenton |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:28:44 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hitchcock County is located at 40°10'35"N 101°2'32"W (40.1763500, -101.0422700). It has 2 neighbors: Rawlins County and Hayes County.
Hitchcock County map
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The largest city of Hitchcock County is Palisade with a population of 330. . See all Hitchcock County cities & populated places.
Hitchcock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hitchcock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Culbertson | 563 | Village in the United States |
| Trenton | 533 | Village in Nebraska |
| Palisade | 330 | Human settlement in Nebraska, United States of America |
| Stratton | 325 | Village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska |
- Official Website
Official website of Hitchcock County
Hitchcock County has 2 neighbours.
- Rawlins County county in Kansas, United States
- Hayes County county in Nebraska, United States of America
- Trenton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hitchcock County decreased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,908 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,857 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,873 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,853 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,879 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,879 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,828 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,806 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,801 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,762 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,773 | 0.4% | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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