19-652: Giltner is a village in Hamilton County , Nebraska , United States. The population was 352 at the 2010 census . According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 0.39 square miles (1.01 km), all land. In 1886, the Lincoln Land Company purchased land in the Union township. The Lincoln Land Company's business was to purchase land along the railroad and develop towns along
38-423: A lumberyard, two grain elevators, a school, a saloon and a church. At this time, the population of Bromfield was just under 200 people. The town was renamed again in 1895, again at the request of the post office, and again because of its similarity to that of another town: Bloomfield, Nebraska . The new name was chosen to honor H. M. Giltner, the minister who had established the town's Presbyterian church. Giltner
57-567: Is a county in the U.S. state Nebraska . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 9,429. Its county seat is Aurora . The county was named for Alexander Hamilton , the first Secretary of the Treasury in the new United States government. Hamilton County is included in the Grand Island , NE Metropolitan Statistical Area . In the Nebraska license plate system , Hamilton County
76-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
95-483: Is represented by the prefix 28 (it had the 28th-largest number of vehicles registered in the county when the license plate system was established in 1922). The first permanent settlers arrived in Hamilton County in 1866. Hamilton County was created in 1867, and was organized in 1870. It was named for Alexander Hamilton . The Platte River flows northeastward along the northwest side of Hamilton County, forming
114-485: The census of 2000, there were 389 people, 139 households, and 104 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,283.6 inhabitants per square mile (495.6/km). There were 153 housing units at an average density of 504.8 per square mile (194.9/km). The racial makeup of the village was 97.94% White , 0.51% African American , 0.26% Native American , 0.77% from other races , and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.03% of
133-409: The age of 18 living with them, 67.40% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.60% were non-families. 21.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. The county population contained 29.10% under
152-467: The age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 40,277, and the median income for a family was $ 45,659. Males had a median income of $ 29,238 versus $ 20,308 for females. The per capita income for
171-409: The average family size was 3.29. In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in
190-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
209-580: The county was $ 17,590. About 5.90% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.80% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over. Hamilton County voters have long been reliably Republican. In only one national election since 1916 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate. 40°53′N 98°01′W / 40.88°N 98.02°W / 40.88; -98.02 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
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#1732901526552228-529: The line. In May, a town was platted and named "Huntington", after an employee's home town in Pennsylvania. In February 1887, the post office asked that the town's name be changed, due to the original name's similarity to Hartington, Nebraska . The town was accordingly given the name "Bromfield". By 1890, there was a local newspaper called the Bromfield Bulletin , as well as a number of stores and services,
247-414: The northwestern boundary line with Merrick County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 547 square miles (1,420 km ), of which 543 square miles (1,410 km ) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km ) (0.8%) is water. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 9,403 people, 3,503 households, and 2,676 families residing in the county. The population density
266-405: The population. There were 139 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and
285-400: The village was $ 40,417, and the median income for a family was $ 45,179. Males had a median income of $ 27,583 versus $ 22,143 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 13,937. About 11.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over. Hamilton County, Nebraska Hamilton County
304-550: The village was 98.6% White , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population. There were 134 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who
323-472: Was 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km ). There were 3,850 housing units at an average density of 7 units per square mile (2.7/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.43% White , 0.18% Black or African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.22% Asian , 0.49% from other races , and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 3,503 households, out of which 37.30% had children under
342-400: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age in the village was 40 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female. As of
361-579: Was home to minor league baseball . In 1903, the Giltner team played as charter members of the short–lived Central Nebraska League , an Independent level five-team league. The Central Nebraska League folded after the 1903 season. As of the census of 2010, there were 352 people, 134 households, and 102 families residing in the village. The population density was 902.6 inhabitants per square mile (348.5/km). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 387.2 per square mile (149.5/km). The racial makeup of
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