Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,852 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,414 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hartington. The county was created 171 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Cedar County at a glance
Cedar County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
HartingtonPopulation 1,469
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cedar County
| Population | 8,414 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Cedar County, Cedar County |
| Area | 1932 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5993,-97.2524 |
| Named for | Juniperus virginiana |
| Capital | Hartington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:09:30 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Cedar County is located at 42°35'57"N 97°15'9"W (42.5992600, -97.2524000). It has 6 neighbors: Dixon County, Knox County, Pierce County, Wayne County, Clay County and Yankton County.
Cedar County map
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The largest city of Cedar County is Hartington with a population of 1,469. Other cities include, Laurel population 912, Randolph population 889, Coleridge population 452 and Wynot population 185. See all Cedar County cities & populated places.
Cedar County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cedar County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hartington | 1,469 | City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States |
| Laurel | 912 | City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States |
| Randolph | 889 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Coleridge | 452 | Village in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States |
| Wynot | 185 | Village in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 161 | Human settlement in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Fordyce | 131 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Belden | 109 | Human settlement in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Saint Helena | 91 | Village in Cedar County, Nebraska |
| Magnet | 54 | Human settlement in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Obert | 22 | Human settlement in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cedar County
Official Website- Hartington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cedar County decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,852 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,752 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,699 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,625 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,542 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,518 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,604 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,515 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,453 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,402 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,414 | 0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Cedar County (1)
United States politician David Domina was born in Cedar County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Cedar County, Iowa county in Missouri, United States with a population of 18,485 people.
- Cedar County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 14,322 people.
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 |