O'Neill, Nebraska
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O'Neill is a city located in Holt County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,733. It is the county seat of Holt CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
O'Neill is located at 42°27'39" North, 98°38'49" West (42.460753, -98.647016)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.1 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.1 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
O'Neill is the official "Irish Capitol of Nebraska". Cattle, potatoes, tomatoes, soybeans and corn are the major products produced near this town.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,733 people, 1,554 households, and 988 families residing in the city. The population density is 610.7/km² (1,580.7/mi²). There are 1,740 housing units at an average density of 284.7/km² (736.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.53% White, 0.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,554 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% are married couples living together, 7.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% are non-families. 33.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 3.01.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,815, and the median income for a family is $40,063. Males have a median income of $28,614 versus $18,627 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,998. 8.5% of the population and 5.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.