Furnas County, Nebraska
Furnas County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Furnas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,959 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,653 inhabitants. Its county seat is Beaver City. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Furnas County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Quick Facts about Furnas County
| Population | 4,653 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1866 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1765,-99.9123 |
| Named for | Robert Wilkinson Furnas |
| Altitude | 2,293 feet / 699 meters |
| Capital | Beaver City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:05:05 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Furnas County is located at 40°10'35"N 99°54'44"W (40.1764700, -99.9122700). It has 7 neighbors: Norton County, Gosper County, Harlan County, Phelps County, Decatur County, Frontier County and Red Willow County.
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The largest city of Furnas County is Cambridge with a population of 999. Other cities include, Arapahoe population 979, Oxford population 711, Beaver City population 575 and Holbrook population 192. See all Furnas County cities & populated places.
Furnas County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Furnas County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 999 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Arapahoe | 979 | City in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States |
| Oxford | 711 | Village in Furnas and Harlan Counties in Nebraska, United States of America |
| Beaver City | 575 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Holbrook | 192 | Village in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States |
| Edison | 123 | Village in the United States |
| Wilsonville | 85 | City in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Hendley | 23 | City in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Furnas County
Official Website- Beaver City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Furnas County decreased by 6.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,959 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,915 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,882 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,830 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,853 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,831 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,762 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,763 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,701 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,676 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,653 | -0.49% | estimation process |
People born in Furnas County (1)
Lew Wallace was born in Furnas County
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