Douglas County, Nebraska

Not to be confused with Douglas, Nebraska.
Douglas County, Nebraska


Seal
Map of Nebraska highlighting Douglas County
Location in the state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location in the U.S.
Founded November 23, 1854
Named for Stephen A. Douglas
Seat Omaha
Largest city Omaha
Area
 • Total 339 sq mi (878 km2)
 • Land 328 sq mi (850 km2)
 • Water 11 sq mi (28 km2), 3.2%
Population (est.)
 • (2013) 537,256
 • Density 1,574/sq mi (608/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.douglascounty-ne.gov

Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 517,110.[1] It is the state's most populous county, home to over one-fourth of Nebraska's residents. Its county seat is Omaha,[2] the state's largest city. The county was established in 1854 and named after Stephen A. Douglas (1813–1861), U.S. Senator from Illinois.[3][4]

Douglas County is included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[5]

In the Nebraska license plate system, Douglas County was represented by the prefix "1" (as it had the largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922). In 2002, the state discontinued the 1922 system in the three most populous counties: Douglas, Sarpy, and Lancaster counties.[6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 339 square miles (880 km2), of which 328 square miles (850 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (3.2%) is water.[7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18604,328—
187019,982361.7%
188037,64588.4%
1890158,008319.7%
1900140,590−11.0%
1910168,54619.9%
1920204,52421.3%
1930232,98213.9%
1940247,5626.3%
1950281,02013.5%
1960343,49022.2%
1970389,45513.4%
1980397,0381.9%
1990416,4444.9%
2000463,58511.3%
2010517,11011.5%
Est. 2014543,244[8]5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[1]

2010 Census

As of the census of 2010, there were 517,110 people and 206,522 households residing in the county. The population density was 1,574 people per square mile (978/km²). There were 219,580 housing units at an average density of 669 per square mile (415/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 76.4% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from Some Other Race, and 2.8% from two or more races. 11.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30% were of German, 15% Irish, 8.0% English, and 4.9% Italian ancestry according to the 2010 census.

The median income for a household in the county was $51,878, and the median income for a family was $67,666. Males had a median income of $44,542 versus $35,801 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,092. About 9.4% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

2000 Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 463,585 people, 182,194 households, and 115,146 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,401 people per square mile (541/km²). There were 192,672 housing units at an average density of 582 per square mile (225/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 80.96% White, 11.50% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.40% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. 6.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.3% were of German, 11.5% Irish and 6.2% English ancestry according to the 2000 census.

There were 182,194 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.50% were married couples living together, 12.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.80% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,209, and the median income for a family was $54,651. Males had a median income of $36,577 versus $27,265 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,879. About 6.70% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 7.20% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Douglas County vote
by party in presidential elections
Year Republican Democratic
2012 50.6% 113,220 47.5% 106,456
2008 46.9% 106,291 51.5% 116,810
2004 58.3% 120,813 40.2% 83,330
2000 55.2% 101,025 40.1% 73,347
1996 51.4% 92,334 39.3% 70,708
1992 46.7% 93,512 33.5% 67,097
1988 56.3% 99,916 43.1% 76,541
1984 65.3% 112,676 34.2% 58,979
1980 59.1% 96,908 31.5% 51,668
1976 58.7% 93,204 39.0% 61,877
1972 67.8% 101,579 32.2% 48,201
1968 50.9% 69,808 37.6% 51,617
1964 44.3% 61,613 55.7% 77,480
1960 52.9% 72,005 47.1% 64,060

Douglas County is governed by a board of seven county commissioners, elected to four year terms. County courthouse positions are also elected on a partisan basis. Most of the county's offices are located at the Douglas County Courthouse.

District Commissioner
1 Mike Boyle
2 James Cavanaugh
3 Chris Rodgers (Chair)
4 P.J. Morgan
5 Marc Kraft
6 Mary Ann Borgeson
7 Clare Duda
Office Officeholder
Assessor/Register of Deeds Diane Battiato[13]
County Attorney Donald Kleine
County Clerk Kathleen Hall (Acting)[14]
Clerk of the District Court John Friend
County Engineer Tom Doyle
County Sheriff Tim Dunning
County Treasurer John W. Ewing
Public Defender Tom Riley

Communities

Cities

Villages

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "About Douglas County: History." Douglas County. Retrieved 9/17/07.
  4. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Lilian Linder (1925). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Studies in Language, Literature, and Criticism. p. 55. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  5. ↑ United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2006-07-21.
  6. ↑ "History Of Nebraska Passenger Vehicle License Plates". Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
  7. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Kelly: Diane Battiato was made to measure for county post". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  14. ↑ "'It was a gift to know him': Longtime county clerk Tom Cavanaugh was dedicated to open government". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2015-10-25.

External links

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Saunders County Pottawattamie County, Iowa
   Douglas County, Nebraska  
Sarpy County

Coordinates: 41°18′N 96°09′W / 41.30°N 96.15°W / 41.30; -96.15

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