Cuming County, Nebraska

Cuming County, Nebraska
County
Cuming County Courthouse in West Point
Cuming County Courthouse in West Point
Flag of Cuming County, Nebraska
Flag
Map of Nebraska highlighting Cuming County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°55′N 96°47′W / 41.92°N 96.79°W / 41.92; -96.79
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1855 (authorized)
1857 (organized)
Named afterThomas B. Cuming
SeatWest Point
Largest cityWest Point
Area
 • Total
575 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water4.0 sq mi (10 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,013 Decrease
 • Density16/sq mi (6.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.cumingcounty.ne.gov

Cuming County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 9,013.[1] Its county seat is West Point.[2] In the Nebraska license plate system, Cuming County is represented by the prefix 24 since it had the 24th largest number of vehicles registered in the state when the license plate system was established in 1922.

History

Cuming County was formed in 1855 and organized in 1857.[3][4] It was named for Thomas B. Cuming, the first secretary (and twice Acting Governor) of the newly created Nebraska Territory (1854–1858).[5]

The courthouse dates from the 1950s.[6]

On August 26, 2019, the DHHS announced that West Point's water was unsafe to drink after a year of complaints from citizens of the town. The maximum safe level of manganese for infants had been exceeded by over 700 micrograms per mL.[7]

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has an area of 575 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km2) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km2) (0.7%) is water.[8]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
186067—
18702,9644,323.9%
18805,56987.9%
189012,265120.2%
190014,58418.9%
191013,782−5.5%
192013,769−0.1%
193014,3274.1%
194013,562−5.3%
195012,994−4.2%
196012,435−4.3%
197012,034−3.2%
198011,664−3.1%
199010,117−13.3%
200010,2030.9%
20109,139−10.4%
20209,013−1.4%
US Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010[13]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 9,013. The median age was 41.7 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 21.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 101.7 males age 18 and over.[14][15]

The racial makeup of the county was 87.0% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 6.9% from some other race, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 12.3% of the population.[15]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[16]

There were 3,668 households in the county, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 19.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]

There were 4,123 housing units, of which 11.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.3% were owner-occupied and 28.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.7%.[14]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,[17] there were 10,203 people, 3,945 households, and 2,757 families in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (6.9 people/km2). There were 4,283 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1/km2).

The racial makeup of the county was 95.88% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.63% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 5.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 67.4% were of German and 5.6% American ancestry.

There were 3,945 households, out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% were married couples living together, 5.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.

The county population contained 27.20% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,186, and the median income for a family was $38,369. Males had a median income of $26,577 versus $19,246 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,443. About 7.00% of families and 9.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.80% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated community

Townships

Education

School districts include:[18]

Politics

Cuming County voters are reliably Republican. In no national election since 1936 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024).

United States presidential election results for Cuming County, Nebraska[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1880 598 50.17% 537 45.05% 57 4.78%
1884 871 48.28% 921 51.05% 12 0.67%
1888 1,038 41.99% 1,316 53.24% 118 4.77%
1892 844 33.98% 578 23.27% 1,062 42.75%
1896 1,312 42.34% 1,760 56.79% 27 0.87%
1900 1,385 43.84% 1,736 54.95% 38 1.20%
1904 1,490 52.69% 1,244 43.99% 94 3.32%
1908 1,284 42.24% 1,722 56.64% 34 1.12%
1912 759 27.53% 1,484 53.83% 514 18.64%
1916 1,551 51.04% 1,424 46.86% 64 2.11%
1920 3,177 78.64% 764 18.91% 99 2.45%
1924 1,642 36.71% 981 21.93% 1,850 41.36%
1928 2,418 47.95% 2,597 51.50% 28 0.56%
1932 1,191 21.12% 4,391 77.87% 57 1.01%
1936 2,275 38.96% 3,114 53.32% 451 7.72%
1940 4,383 73.32% 1,595 26.68% 0 0.00%
1944 4,008 74.10% 1,401 25.90% 0 0.00%
1948 2,930 63.88% 1,657 36.12% 0 0.00%
1952 4,557 80.63% 1,095 19.37% 0 0.00%
1956 4,223 76.43% 1,302 23.57% 0 0.00%
1960 3,894 67.45% 1,879 32.55% 0 0.00%
1964 3,064 57.50% 2,265 42.50% 0 0.00%
1968 3,254 72.55% 935 20.85% 296 6.60%
1972 3,810 78.90% 1,019 21.10% 0 0.00%
1976 3,303 69.19% 1,374 28.78% 97 2.03%
1980 4,006 78.07% 803 15.65% 322 6.28%
1984 3,931 82.93% 779 16.43% 30 0.63%
1988 3,208 71.75% 1,239 27.71% 24 0.54%
1992 2,713 57.10% 836 17.60% 1,202 25.30%
1996 2,520 61.60% 1,033 25.25% 538 13.15%
2000 3,232 76.68% 857 20.33% 126 2.99%
2004 3,330 76.57% 966 22.21% 53 1.22%
2008 2,732 66.85% 1,274 31.17% 81 1.98%
2012 2,876 72.33% 1,031 25.93% 69 1.74%
2016 3,122 76.63% 719 17.65% 233 5.72%
2020 3,507 78.65% 870 19.51% 82 1.84%
2024 3,536 79.34% 867 19.45% 54 1.21%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cuming County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lilian Linder (1925). Nebraska Place-Names. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Studies in Language, Literature, and Criticism. p. 44. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  4. ^ "Cuming County Nebraska Historic Buildings Survey" (PDF). Nebraska State Historical Society. July 2000. Archived from the original on November 16, 2006. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 97.
  6. ^ Topp, LaRayne M. (2013). Cuming County. Arcadia Pub. p. 18. ISBN 9780738590707.
  7. ^ Omaha.com. "Bottled or filtered water recommended after high manganese levels found in West Point water". Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  8. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  9. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  14. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  15. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  16. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  18. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Cuming County, NE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 10, 2024. - Text
  19. ^ Election Results

41°55′N 96°47′W / 41.92°N 96.79°W / 41.92; -96.79

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