Deuel County, Nebraska

Deuel County (/ˈduːəl/) is a county located in the U.S. State of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 1,838.[1] Its county seat is Chappell.[2] The county was formed in 1889 and named for Harry Porter Deuel, superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad.[3]

Deuel County
County
Deuel County Courthouse in Chappell
Deuel County Courthouse in Chappell
Map of Nebraska highlighting Deuel County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°07′N 102°20′W
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1889
Named forHarry P. Deuel
SeatChappell
Largest cityChappell
Area
 • Total441 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Land440 sq mi (1,100 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,838
 • Density4.2/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.deuel.ne.us

In the Nebraska license plate system, Deuel County is represented by the prefix 78 (it had the 78th-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922).

Geography

Deuel County lies on the south side of Nebraska. Its southern boundary abuts the northern boundary line of the State of Colorado. According to the US Census Bureau, the county has an area of 411 square miles (1,060 km2), of which 440 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (0.2%) is water.[4]

Since Deuel County lies in the western portion of Nebraska, its residents observe Mountain Time. The eastern portion of Nebraska observes Central Time.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18902,893—
19002,630−9.1%
19101,786−32.1%
19203,28283.8%
19303,99221.6%
19403,580−10.3%
19503,330−7.0%
19603,125−6.2%
19702,717−13.1%
19802,462−9.4%
19902,237−9.1%
20002,098−6.2%
20101,941−7.5%
20201,838−5.3%
2022 (est.)1,9023.5%
US Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010[9] 2020[10] 2022[11]

As of the 2000 United States Census,[12] there were 2,098 people, 908 households, and 601 families in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km2). There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.33% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 1.14% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 2.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 36.3% were of German, 10.7% Irish, 10.2% English, 10.0% Swedish and 9.5% American ancestry.

There were 908 households, out of which 25.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.60% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.80% were non-families. 31.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.

The county population contained 23.30% under the age of 18, 4.90% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 22.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,981, and the median income for a family was $41,550. Males had a median income of $26,020 versus $19,479 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,891. About 5.30% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 6.10% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

City

Village

Unincorporated community

Politics

Deuel County voters have been strongly Republican for decades. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2020).

United States presidential election results for Deuel County, Nebraska[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 871 84.24% 141 13.64% 22 2.13%
2016 809 82.22% 120 12.20% 55 5.59%
2012 763 75.02% 215 21.14% 39 3.83%
2008 732 73.72% 243 24.47% 18 1.81%
2004 820 77.87% 222 21.08% 11 1.04%
2000 783 75.80% 213 20.62% 37 3.58%
1996 629 63.47% 245 24.72% 117 11.81%
1992 558 49.82% 232 20.71% 330 29.46%
1988 769 71.20% 302 27.96% 9 0.83%
1984 962 82.43% 198 16.97% 7 0.60%
1980 946 77.54% 192 15.74% 82 6.72%
1976 776 65.16% 398 33.42% 17 1.43%
1972 1,001 81.71% 224 18.29% 0 0.00%
1968 997 75.25% 250 18.87% 78 5.89%
1964 972 64.58% 533 35.42% 0 0.00%
1960 1,276 76.22% 398 23.78% 0 0.00%
1956 1,165 79.85% 294 20.15% 0 0.00%
1952 1,372 85.06% 241 14.94% 0 0.00%
1948 1,043 71.68% 412 28.32% 0 0.00%
1944 1,125 73.48% 406 26.52% 0 0.00%
1940 1,156 67.17% 565 32.83% 0 0.00%
1936 747 41.32% 1,020 56.42% 41 2.27%
1932 630 35.69% 1,093 61.93% 42 2.38%
1928 1,197 74.39% 403 25.05% 9 0.56%
1924 775 58.23% 316 23.74% 240 18.03%
1920 684 64.83% 321 30.43% 50 4.74%
1916 181 33.27% 340 62.50% 23 4.23%
1912 64 16.75% 135 35.34% 183 47.91%
1908 526 56.08% 392 41.79% 20 2.13%
1904 399 72.15% 109 19.71% 45 8.14%
1900 403 61.34% 241 36.68% 13 1.98%

See also

References
  1. "Deuel County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 105.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  5. "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  8. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  9. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/deuelcountynebraska/PST045222. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. "Deuel County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  11. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2013.
  12. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. Election Results

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