Jefferson County, Nebraska
Jefferson County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,547 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,099 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fairbury. The county was created 170 years ago in 1855.
County Snapshot
Jefferson County at a glance
Jefferson County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Nebraska counties
93
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FairburyPopulation 3,646
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Jefferson County
| Population | 7,099 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County, Jefferson County |
| Area | 1491 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1758,-97.1427 |
| Named for | Thomas Jefferson |
| Capital | Fairbury |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:16:03 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson County is located at 40°10'33"N 97°8'34"W (40.1757600, -97.1427200). It has 6 neighbors: Republic County, Washington County, Fillmore County, Gage County, Saline County and Thayer County.
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The largest city of Jefferson County is Fairbury with a population of 3,646. Other cities include, Plymouth population 379, Diller population 256, Daykin population 160 and Endicott population 128. See all Jefferson County cities & populated places.
Jefferson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 3,646 | City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Plymouth | 379 | Village in the United States |
| Diller | 256 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Daykin | 160 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Endicott | 128 | Village in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Jansen | 114 | Town in southern Nebraska |
| Reynolds | 66 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Steele City | 58 | Village in Nebraska |
| Harbine | 44 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Jefferson County
Official Website- Fairbury
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jefferson County decreased by 6.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,547 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,551 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,534 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,512 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,300 | -2.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,221 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,181 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,176 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,098 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,046 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,099 | 0.75% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (24)
- Jefferson County, Kentucky county in Alabama, United States with a population of 767,452 people.
- Jefferson County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 655,342 people.
- Jefferson County, Colorado county in Colorado, United States with a population of 583,283 people.
- Jefferson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 250,127 people.
- Jefferson County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 226,543 people.
- Jefferson County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 108,095 people.
- Jefferson County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 85,038 people.
- Jefferson County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 65,377 people.
- Jefferson County, Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 64,939 people.
- Jefferson County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 57,486 people.
- Jefferson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 55,307 people.
- Jefferson County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 43,108 people.
- Jefferson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 37,235 people.
- Jefferson County, Washington county in the state of Washington, United States with a population of 32,700 people.
- Jefferson County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 32,110 people.
- Jefferson County, Idaho county in Idaho, United States with a population of 29,871 people.
- Jefferson County, Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 24,856 people.
- Jefferson County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 19,032 people.
- Jefferson County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 18,347 people.
- Jefferson County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 15,267 people.
- Jefferson County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 14,543 people.
- Jefferson County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 12,360 people.
- Jefferson County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 6,997 people.
- Jefferson County, Oklahoma county in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 5,949 people.
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
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| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
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