Sedgwick County, Colorado facts for kids
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Sedgwick County
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Sedgwick County Courthouse, Julesburg
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Location within the U.S. state of Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Founded | April 9, 1889 |
| Named for | John Sedgwick |
| Seat | Julesburg |
| Largest town | Julesburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 549 sq mi (1,420 km2) |
| • Land | 548 sq mi (1,420 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (4 km2) 0.2%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,404 |
| • Density | 4.4/sq mi (1.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Sedgwick County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,404. The county seat is Julesburg. The county was named for Fort Sedgwick, a military post along the Platte Trail, which was named for General John Sedgwick. It is located near the state border with Nebraska.
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History
Sedgwick County was named after John Sedgwick, who was a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 549 square miles (1,420 km2), of which 548 square miles (1,420 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) (0.2%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Deuel County, Nebraska – north
- Perkins County, Nebraska – east
- Phillips County – south
- Logan County – west
- Cheyenne County, Nebraska – northwest
Major highways
Interstate 76
U.S. Highway 138
U.S. Highway 385
State Highway 11
State Highway 23
State Highway 59
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Trails and byways
- American Discovery Trail
- First transcontinental railroad
- Pony Express National Historic Trail
- South Platte River Trail Scenic and Historic Byway
- South Platte Trail
Upper Crossing of the California Trail
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,293 | — | |
| 1900 | 971 | −24.9% | |
| 1910 | 3,061 | 215.2% | |
| 1920 | 4,207 | 37.4% | |
| 1930 | 5,580 | 32.6% | |
| 1940 | 5,294 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,095 | −3.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,242 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,405 | −19.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,266 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,690 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,747 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,379 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,404 | 1.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,299 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900–1990 1990-2000 2010–2020 |
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At the 2000 census there were 2,747 people in 1,165 households, including 802 families, in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km2). There were 1,387 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.50% White, 0.51% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.97% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 11.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,165 households 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 29.40% of households were one person and 13.60% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.
The age distribution was 22.80% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 22.10% 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.20 males.
The median household income was $28,278 and the median family income was $33,953. Males had a median income of $25,463 versus $16,392 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,125. About 7.80% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 4.20% of those age 65 or over.
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See also
In Spanish: Condado de Sedgwick (Colorado) para niños
