Morrill County, Nebraska
As of the census of 2000, there were 5440 people, 2138 households, and 1494 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.8 people per square mile (1.47/kmē), it would be the 23rd least densely populated county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. There were 2460 housing units at an average density of 1.7 per square mile (0.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.49 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. The population's age distribution was 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 4989, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 98.1% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 1.1% American Indian, 0.18% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 0.48% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $30235, it is Nebraska's 62nd wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $36673, making it the 63rd highest county by median family income in Nebraska. The per capita income for the county was $14725, it is 16th poorest county by per capita income in Nebraska.
In 2000, 1378 pupils and students, of which 49.64% are male and 50.36% are female, 25.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.47% nursery or pri school, 5.88% kindergarten, 50.87% elementary school, 27.5% high school and 8.27% 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 | Bayard City | Morrill County | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 1247 | 1788 | 14677 | 30500 |
| 2 | Bridgeport City | Morrill County | 0.96 | 0.95 | 0 | 1594 | 1671.1 | 14320 | 29527 |
| 3 | Broadwater Village | Morrill County | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0 | 140 | 898.6 | 14568 | 25156 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5440 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5440 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5437 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5344 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5208 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5165 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5092 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5038 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4998 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5019 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4989 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 57 | 46 | 103 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| Elementary school | 358 | 343 | 701 |
| High school | 189 | 190 | 379 |
| College or graduate school | 44 | 70 | 114 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill County, Nebraska | $30235 | $36673 | $14725 |
| Nebraska, United States | $39250 | $48032 | $19613 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |