Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Nuckolls County: county in Nebraska, United States of America
About
Nuckolls County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,500 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,134 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nelson. The county was created 166 years ago in 1859.
County Snapshot
Nuckolls County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
7
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SuperiorPopulation 1,805
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Quick Facts about Nuckolls County
| Population | 4,134 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Area | 1492 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1764,-98.0472 |
| Named for | Stephen Friel Nuckolls |
| Altitude | 1,759 feet / 536 meters |
| Capital | Nelson |
| Establishment | January 01, 1860 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:27:32 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Nuckolls County is located at 40°10'35"N 98°2'50"W (40.1763800, -98.0471800). It has 6 neighbors: Jewell County, Republic County, Clay County, Fillmore County, Thayer County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Nuckolls County is Superior with a population of 1,805. Other cities include, Nelson population 442, Lawrence population 278, Hardy population 146 and Ruskin population 113. See all Nuckolls County cities & populated places.
Nuckolls County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nuckolls County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | 1,805 | City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nelson | 442 | City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Lawrence | 278 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Hardy | 146 | Village in Nebraska, United States |
| Ruskin | 113 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Oak | 61 | Village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nora | 19 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
Weather
Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West northwest wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Nuckolls County
Official Website- Nelson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nuckolls County decreased by 8.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,500 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,447 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,430 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,384 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,347 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,322 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,274 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,269 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,207 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,148 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,134 | -0.34% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
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