Perkins County, Nebraska
Perkins County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Perkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,970 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,867 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grant. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.
County Snapshot
Perkins County at a glance
Perkins County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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
GrantPopulation 1,104
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Perkins County
| Population | 2,867 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Perkins County |
| Area | 2290 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8509,-101.6496 |
| Capital | Grant |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:39:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Perkins County is located at 40°51'3"N 101°38'59"W (40.8509400, -101.6496100). It has 5 neighbors: Phillips County, Sedgwick County, Hayes County, Keith County and Lincoln County.
Perkins County map
The largest city of Perkins County is Grant with a population of 1,104. Other cities include, Madrid population 230, Venango population 159 and Elsie population 103. See all Perkins County cities & populated places.
Perkins County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perkins County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | 1,104 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
| Madrid | 230 | Village in Iowa, United States |
| Venango | 159 | Village in the United States |
| Elsie | 103 | Human settlement in Perkins County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Official website of Perkins County
Official Website- Grant
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Perkins County decreased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,944 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,930 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,891 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,875 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,932 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,892 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,886 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,902 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,891 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,867 | -0.84% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Perkins County, South Dakota county in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 2,832 people.
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|---|---|---|
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