Hall County, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 53534 people, 20356 households, and 14085 families living in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile (37.84/kmē), giving it the fourth most densely populated county among the Nebraska. There were 21574 housing units at an average density of 39.5 per square mile (15.25/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the county the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 56401, The racial makeup of the county was 53552 White, 1112 Black or African American, 347 American Indian, 769 Asian, 90 Native Hawaiian, and 531 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $36972, it would be the 19th highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The median income for a family in the county was $43963, making it the 23rd highest county by median family income in Nebraska. The per capita income for the county was $17386, it is Nebraska's 29th wealthiest county by per capita income.
In 2000, 12912 pupils and students, of which 49.13% are male and 50.87% are female, 24.12% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.78% nursery or pri school, 5.57% kindergarten, 50.96% elementary school, 23.95% high school and 12.74% 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 | Alda Village | Hall County | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0 | 652 | 1859.3 | 18259 | 34583 |
| 2 | Cairo Village | Hall County | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0 | 790 | 1467 | 15938 | 35500 |
| 3 | Doniphan Village | Hall County | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0 | 763 | 1654.6 | 15641 | 36985 |
| 4 | Grand Island City | Hall County | 21.59 | 21.47 | 0.13 | 42940 | 2000.2 | 17071 | 36044 |
| 5 | Wood River City | Hall County | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0 | 1204 | 1675.9 | 16275 | 36776 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 53534 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 53534 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 53492 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 53397 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 53585 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 53858 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 54193 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 54277 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 54845 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 55394 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 56401 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 490 | 386 | 876 |
| Kindergarten | 352 | 367 | 719 |
| Elementary school | 3360 | 3220 | 6580 |
| High school | 1525 | 1567 | 3092 |
| College or graduate school | 617 | 1028 | 1645 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall County, Nebraska | $36972 | $43963 | $17386 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |