Boone County, Nebraska facts for kids
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Boone County
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Boone County Courthouse in Albion
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Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nebraska |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Named for | Daniel Boone |
| Seat | Albion |
| Largest city | Albion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 687 sq mi (1,780 km2) |
| • Land | 687 sq mi (1,780 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1%% |
| Population | |
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5,386 |
| • Density | 7.8/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Boone County is a place in Nebraska, a state in the United States. About 5,386 people live here, based on a count from 2020. The main town, or county seat, is Albion. Boone County was started in 1871. It was named after Daniel Boone, a famous explorer.
On Nebraska license plates, Boone County has the number 23. This is because it had the 23rd highest number of registered vehicles in 1922.
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Geography
Boone County covers about 687 square miles (1,779 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.7 square miles, is water.
Major roads
These are the main roads that go through Boone County:
Nebraska Highway 14
Nebraska Highway 32
Nebraska Highway 39
Nebraska Highway 45
Nebraska Highway 52
Nebraska Highway 56
Nebraska Highway 91
Neighboring counties
Boone County shares borders with these other counties:
- Madison County – to the northeast
- Platte County – to the southeast
- Nance County – to the south
- Greeley County – to the southwest
- Wheeler County – to the northwest
- Antelope County – to the north
History
Boone County, Nebraska, was officially created on March 1, 1871. It was named to honor the famous frontiersman, Daniel Boone. People started settling in Boone County in the late 1860s.
One of the first settlers was S.D. Avery. In 1871, he started a farm near where the town of Albion is now. More people came because railroads were expanding. Also, the Homestead Act of 1862 made land available for new settlers.
The town of Albion was planned out in 1872. It became the county seat after a friendly competition with the town of Boone. This kind of contest was common back then. It showed how much these new towns wanted to grow.
Farming quickly became the most important part of the local economy. Farmers mainly grew wheat, corn, and later oats. The county grew fast because of its good soil and hard-working settlers.
The railroad reached Albion in the early 1880s. This was a big help for the county's growth. It allowed farmers to sell their crops in other places. It also brought even more settlers to the area. As the county grew, schools, churches, and businesses were built. They helped support the growing farming community.
Population changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 4,170 | — | |
| 1890 | 8,683 | 108.2% | |
| 1900 | 11,689 | 34.6% | |
| 1910 | 13,145 | 12.5% | |
| 1920 | 14,146 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 14,738 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 12,127 | −17.7% | |
| 1950 | 10,721 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 9,134 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 8,190 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,391 | −9.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,667 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,259 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,505 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,379 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,386 | −2.2% | |
| US Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013 |
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In 2000, there were 6,259 people living in Boone County. There were 2,454 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,700 of these were families. The population density was about 9 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. Some households had a female head with no husband. Others were individuals living alone.
About 29% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. The average age in the county was 40 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 99 males.
Communities
Cities
- Albion (This is the county seat, or main town)
- St. Edward
Villages
Census-designated places
These are areas that are like towns but not officially incorporated:
Unincorporated community
These are small communities that are not part of any city or village:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Boone (Nebraska) para niños
