Burt County, Nebraska
Burt County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Burt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,858 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,477 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tekamah. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Burt County at a glance
Burt County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Nebraska counties
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TekamahPopulation 1,713
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Burt County
| Population | 6,477 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1287 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8516,-96.3286 |
| Named for | Francis Burt |
| Altitude | 1,362 feet / 415 meters |
| Capital | Tekamah |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:44:06 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burt County is located at 41°51'6"N 96°19'43"W (41.8515600, -96.3286000). It has 2 neighbors: Thurston County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Burt County is Tekamah with a population of 1,713. Other cities include, Lyons population 800, Decatur population 462, Arizona population 307 and Craig population 248. See all Burt County cities & populated places.
Burt County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burt County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tekamah | 1,713 | City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States |
| Lyons | 800 | City in Burt County, Nebraska |
| Decatur | 462 | Human settlement in Burt County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Arizona | 307 | An unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States. |
| Craig | 248 | Village in the United States |
| Oakland | 142 | City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States |
Official website of Burt County
Official Website- Tekamah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Burt County decreased by 5.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,858 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,783 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,681 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,570 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,546 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,538 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,537 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,531 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,486 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,459 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,477 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |