Rock County, Nebraska
Rock County: county in Nebraska, United States
About
Rock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,526 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,377 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bassett. The county was created 138 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Rock County at a glance
Rock County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Nebraska counties
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BassettPopulation 544
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Quick Facts about Rock County
| Population | 1,377 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from | Rock County, Rock Island County, Rock County |
| Area | 2621 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4213,-99.4499 |
| Capital | Bassett |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:58:10 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rock County is located at 42°25'17"N 99°26'60"W (42.4212900, -99.4499300). It has 5 neighbors: Boyd County, Brown County, Holt County, Loup County and Keya Paha County.
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The largest city of Rock County is Bassett with a population of 544. Other cities include and Newport population 89. See all Rock County cities & populated places.
Rock County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bassett | 544 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Newport | 89 | Village in the United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
7-Day Forecast- Bassett
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rock County decreased by 10.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,526 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,480 | -3.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,426 | -3.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,440 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,449 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,417 | -2.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,404 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,420 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,351 | -5.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,357 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,377 | 1.45% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rock County, Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 163,084 people.
- Rock County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 9,301 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |