Nebraska

Cherry

5,455
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Cherry

Cherry, Nebraska, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 6,428. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,455.

Its recorded population peaked at 11,753 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 54 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Ash Hollow (Blue Water Creek), Spotted Tail's Agency Fights 1876, Niobrara River Fight 1876, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,455
20105,713
20006,148
19906,307
19806,758
19706,846
19608,218
19508,397
19409,637
193010,898
192011,753
191010,414
19006,541
18906,428
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cherry

Military engagements that took place in Cherry, Nebraska.

Battle of Ash Hollow (Blue Water Creek)
1864
Spotted Tail's Agency Fights 1876
1876
Niobrara River Fight 1876
1876
Nebraska Sandhills Sioux Raids 1876
1876
Battle of the Niobrara
1879
Nebraska Sandhills Cattle War — Sheriff Murdered, Cherry County NE
1884

Historic places in Cherry

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cherry, Nebraska.

Cherry County Courthouse
Valentine
County Line Bridge
Valentine
Berry State Aid Bridge
Valentine
Walcott, F. M., House
Valentine
Dry Valley Church and Cemetery
Mullen
Bryan Bridge
Valentine
Bell Bridge
Valentine
Borman Bridge
Valentine
Brewer Bridge
Valentine
US Post Office-Valentine
Valentine
Valentine Public School
Valentine
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Frequently asked about Cherry

When does Cherry first appear in the US census?
Cherry, Nebraska first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 6,428.
What is the population of Cherry?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cherry had a recorded population of 5,455.
When did Cherry's population peak?
Cherry's recorded population peaked at 11,753 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Cherry?
6 documented military engagements took place in Cherry, including Battle of Ash Hollow (Blue Water Creek), Spotted Tail's Agency Fights 1876, Niobrara River Fight 1876.
How many historic places are in Cherry?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cherry, Nebraska.
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