Hooker County, Nebraska

Hooker County: county in Nebraska, United States

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Hooker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 736. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 647 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mullen. The county was created 137 years ago in 1888.

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Location of Hooker County on Nebraska map.

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Hooker County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Hooker County

Population 647 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
Area 1869 km2
Water as percent of area 0.05%
Land as percent of area 99.95%
Latitude & Longitude 41.9159,-101.1353
Named for Joseph Hooker
Altitude 3,392 feet / 1034 meters
Capital Mullen
Establishment January 01, 1889
Time Zone Mountain Time Zone
Local time 14:25:18 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -13.76% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Hooker County  Nebraska courthouse from NE 1 image
Hooker County Nebraska courthouse from NE 1 image

Geography

Hooker County is located at 41°54'57"N 101°8'7"W (41.9159100, -101.1353300). It has 5 neighbors: Arthur County, Cherry County, Grant County, McPherson County and Thomas County.

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The largest city of Hooker County is Mullen with a population of 441. . See all Hooker County cities & populated places.

Hooker County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hooker County.

City Name Population Title
Mullen 441 Village in Hooker County, Nebraska, United States

Weather

87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30 to 35 mph S This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South...

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Official website of Hooker County

Official Website
  • Mullen

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Hooker County decreased by 13.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 736 - census
2011 743 0.94% estimation process
2012 718 -3.48% estimation process
2013 731 1.78% estimation process
2014 722 -1.25% estimation process
2015 714 -1.12% estimation process
2016 683 -4.54% estimation process
2017 666 -2.55% estimation process
2018 676 1.48% estimation process
2019 682 0.88% estimation process
2020 647 -5.41% estimation process
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