Nemaha County, Nebraska
Nemaha County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Nemaha County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,248 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,044 inhabitants. Its county seat is Auburn. The county was created 171 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Nemaha County at a glance
Nemaha County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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
AuburnPopulation 3,342
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Nemaha County
| Population | 7,044 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Nemaha County |
| Area | 1067 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3877,-95.8498 |
| Capital | Auburn |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:50:53 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Nemaha County is located at 40°23'16"N 95°50'59"W (40.3876500, -95.8498200). It has 6 neighbors: Pawnee County, Atchison County, Holt County, Johnson County, Otoe County and Richardson County.
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The largest city of Nemaha County is Auburn with a population of 3,342. Other cities include, Peru population 792, Johnson population 327, Brownville population 132 and Brock population 107. See all Nemaha County cities & populated places.
Nemaha County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nemaha County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 3,342 | City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States |
| Peru | 792 | City in Nebraska, United States |
| Johnson | 327 | City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Nemaha | 143 | Township in Nemaha County, Kansas |
| Brownville | 132 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Brock | 107 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Julian | 56 | Human settlement in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nemaha County
Official Website- Auburn
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nemaha County decreased by 2.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,248 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,238 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,152 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,149 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,130 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,005 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,973 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,957 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,957 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,972 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,044 | 1.02% | estimation process |
People born in Nemaha County (1)
American politician (1904-1996) Herbert Brownell was born in Nemaha County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Nemaha County, Kansas county in Kansas, United States with a population of 10,121 people.
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|---|---|---|
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