Keith County, Nebraska
Keith County: county in Nebraska, United States
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Keith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,368 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,983 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ogallala. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
County Snapshot
Keith County at a glance
Keith County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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
OgallalaPopulation 4,473
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Keith County
| Population | 7,983 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 2874 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1988,-101.6614 |
| Altitude | 3,356 feet / 1023 meters |
| Capital | Ogallala |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:48:55 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 39℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Keith County is located at 41°11'56"N 101°39'41"W (41.1987900, -101.6613500). It has 2 neighbors: Arthur County and Perkins County.
Keith County map
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The largest city of Keith County is Ogallala with a population of 4,473. Other cities include, Paxton population 487 and Brule population 303. See all Keith County cities & populated places.
Keith County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Keith County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ogallala | 4,473 | City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States |
| Paxton | 487 | Human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Brule | 303 | Village in the United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Keith County
Official Website- Ogallala
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keith County decreased by 4.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,368 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,241 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,225 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,158 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,176 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,136 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,096 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,070 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,003 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,034 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,983 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Keith County (2)
People born in Keith County, including singer Josh Rouse, politician Donald McGinley, .
More notable people
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