Burt County, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 7791 people, 3155 households, and 2241 families living in the county. The population density was 15.8 people per square mile (6.1/kmē), giving it the 31st most densely populated county among the Nebraska. There were 3723 housing units at an average density of 7.6 per square mile (2.93/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the county Age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 7023, The racial makeup of the county was 97.32% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 1.37% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 0.88% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $33954, it is the 36th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income for a family in the county was $40515, making its Nebraska's 41st highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16654, it is the 41st wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 1891 pupils and students, of which 913 are male and 978 are female, 24.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 87 nursery or pri school, 138 kindergarten, 926 elementary school, 568 high school and 172 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Village | Burt County | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0 | 241 | 856.5 | 10818 | 29583 |
| 2 | Decatur Village | Burt County | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0 | 618 | 681.4 | 14118 | 30125 |
| 3 | Lyons City | Burt County | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 963 | 1377.2 | 16368 | 28804 |
| 4 | Oakland City | Burt County | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0 | 1367 | 1695.3 | 16916 | 32663 |
| 5 | Tekamah City | Burt County | 1.27 | 1.27 | 0 | 1892 | 1492.2 | 16836 | 35708 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7791 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7791 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7789 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7662 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7489 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7365 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7396 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7222 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7139 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7051 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7023 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 43 | 44 | 87 |
| Kindergarten | 76 | 62 | 138 |
| Elementary school | 437 | 489 | 926 |
| High school | 293 | 275 | 568 |
| College or graduate school | 64 | 108 | 172 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt County, Nebraska | $33954 | $40515 | $16654 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |