Sarpy County, Nebraska
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 122,595 people, 43,426 households, and 33,220 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 510 people per square mile (197/km²). There were 44,981 housing units at an average density of 187 per square mile (72/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.18% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.36% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.42% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.90% Asian
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, 0.09% Pacific Islander
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, 1.86% from other races
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, and 2.20% from two or more races. 4.37% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 43,426 households out of which 43.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.50% were non-families. 18.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.50% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 33.80% from 25 to 44, 19.70% from 45 to 64, and 6.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $53,804, and the median income for a family was $59,723. Males had a median income of $37,230 versus $26,816 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,985. About 3.10% of families and 4.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.30% of those under age 18 and 3.30% of those age 65 or over.
History
Explored in 1805 by Lewis and Clark and settled by fur traders, adventurers, farmers, and finally entrepreneurs, Sarpy County has served as the springboard for Nebraska's settlement and expansion.Sarpy County is named after Colonel Peter Sarpy, an early fur trader at Fontenelle's Post
Fontenelle's Post
Fontenelle's Post, first known as Pilcher's Post, and the site of the later city of Bellevue, was built in 1822 in the Nebraska Territory by Joshua Pilcher, then president of the Missouri Fur Company. Located on the Missouri River, it developed as one of the first European-American settlements in...
located in the Bellevue
Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled in the 1830s, It was the first state capitol. Bellevue was incorporated in...
area in the 1840s. Sarpy died in Plattsmouth, Nebraska Territory
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Plattsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States, which was founded in 1855. The population was 6,887 at the 2000 census.-History:...
in 1865.
Despite the fact that Sarpy County contained the oldest settlement in the state, it was one of the last lands along the river to be recognized by law. Finally, on February 1, 1857, the land "where the cities meet the country" was officially created.
Law enforcement
The Sarpy County SheriffSarpy County Sheriff
-General info:The Sarpy County Sheriff's Department is the primary law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Its current Sheriff is Jeff Davis.Sarpy County is divided into 9 Patrol Districts, covering a total of...
's Department is responsible for enforcing the law within the unincorporated areas of the county. By contract, the department is also responsible for enforcing the law within the city limits of Gretna and Springfield. The cities of Bellevue
Bellevue, Nebraska
Bellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled in the 1830s, It was the first state capitol. Bellevue was incorporated in...
, La Vista
La Vista, Nebraska
La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15,758 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1960 and is the newest city in the state. La Vista is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. La Vista is part of the...
, and Papillion
Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is a suburb to the southwest of neighboring Omaha, and is the county seat of Sarpy County. The population of Papillion was 18,894 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Papillion was named the #3 best place to live in the United States by...
have their own City Police
Police
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Departments which are primarily responsible for law enforcement within their respective city limits. The Sheriff's Department has secondary responsibility for law enforcement within these three cities, providing essentials such as backup support.
The Sarpy County Law Enforcement Center, built in 1989, is located within the campus of the Sarpy County Courthouse
Courthouse
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in Papillion. It functions as a Sheriff's office and a jail facility. The Bellevue and LaVista City Police Departments also have their own holding cells. The county jail can hold 148 people, but is currently holding its capacity. To solve for this, the county is planning on expanding the jail to provide room for an additional 125 inmates. The Law Enforcement Center does not provide for detoxification services. Instead, detoxification detainees are transferred to St. Gabriel's Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center in Douglas County
Douglas County, Nebraska
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 463,585 people, 182,194 households, and 115,146 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,401 people per square mile . There were 192,672 housing units at an average density of 582 per square mile...
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Cities and census-designated places
- BellevueBellevue, NebraskaBellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled in the 1830s, It was the first state capitol. Bellevue was incorporated in...
- ChalcoChalco, NebraskaChalco is a census-designated place in northern Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States, directly south of and adjacent to Omaha. The population was 10,736 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Chalco is located at ....
(census-designated place) - GretnaGretna, NebraskaGretna is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,355 at the 2000 census. In 2008, its population was estimated to be 6,572. Gretna has the fastest rate of growth of any Nebraska city since 2000.-History:...
- La VistaLa Vista, NebraskaLa Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15,758 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1960 and is the newest city in the state. La Vista is a suburb of Omaha, Nebraska and is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. La Vista is part of the...
- Offutt Air Force BaseOffutt Air Force BaseOffutt Air Force Base is a U.S. Air Force installation near Omaha, and lies adjacent to Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the headquarters of the U.S...
(census-designated place) - PapillionPapillion, NebraskaPapillion is a city in Sarpy County in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is a suburb to the southwest of neighboring Omaha, and is the county seat of Sarpy County. The population of Papillion was 18,894 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Papillion was named the #3 best place to live in the United States by...
- SpringfieldSpringfield, NebraskaSpringfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census.-History:Springfield was platted in 1873 by a U.S. civil war veteran named J. D. Sprearman...
- Richfield
Census Divisions
Sarpy County is divided into the following divisions, called precincts, except for the City of Bellevue.- City of BellevueBellevue, NebraskaBellevue is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 50,137 at the 2010 census. Eight miles south of Omaha, Bellevue is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Originally settled in the 1830s, It was the first state capitol. Bellevue was incorporated in...
- Bellevue Second I
- Bellevue Second II
- Bellevue Second III
- Bellevue Second IV
- Fairview
- Forest City No. 1
- Forest City No. 2
- Gilmore I
- Gilmore II
- Highland I
- Highland II
- LaPlatte I
- LaPlatte II
- La Vista
- Melia-Forest City
- Papillion
- Papillion Second I
- Papillion Second II
- Platford-Springfield I
- Platford-Springfield II
- Richland I
- Richland II
- Richland III
- Richland IV
- Richland V
- Richland VI
- Richland VII
- Richland VIII
- Springfield