ogallala, nebraska

Ogallala is a city located in Keith County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,930. It is the county seat of Keith County. In the days of the Nebraska Territory, the city was a stop on the Pony Express and later along the transcontinental railroad.

Geography

Ogallala is located at 41°7'44" North, 101°43'10" West (41.128806, -101.719460). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.7 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.76% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 4,930 people, 2,052 households, and 1,339 families residing in the city. The population density is 568.2/km² (1,472.4/mi²). There are 2,314 housing units at an average density of 266.7/km² (691.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.45% White, 0.02% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.68% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 4.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,052 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 30.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.94. In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,141, and the median income for a family is $39,688. Males have a median income of $27,436 versus $18,292 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,674. 7.8% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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