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Stella, Nebraska

Stella is a village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 150 at the 2020 census.

History
The earliest settlers in the Stella area arrived in about 1855. An August 1881 public meeting of local farmers led to an arrangement for the Missouri Pacific Railroad to be extended to that point. Stella was platted the same year, and was named for Stella Clark, the daughter of the original owner of the town site. The track reached Stella in December 1881 and a station building was raised on January 7, 1882.

The village was incorporated in 1882 and grew quickly. By fall 1882 there were 25 business firms in town. A 56-page "Souvenir" of the Stella Press was issued on April 1, 1901, recounting the steady growth of the town to that point, which proved to be the peak of the town population. By that time there were five churches: the Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Lutheran, and Church of Christ Scientist. Residents had a choice of nine lodges and a number of social organizations. The school commenced in 1884, a water system was begun in 1887, an opera house was built in 1898, telephones were introduced in 1899, and an electrical system was in the planning stage in 1901. Detailed biographical sketches of more than 200 local families were included in the "Souvenir."

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 152 people, 78 households, and 51 families residing in the village. The population density was 844.4 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 544.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the village was 56 years. 12.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.5% were from 25 to 44; 42.2% were from 45 to 64; and 26.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 220 people, 98 households, and 64 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,249.3 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 602.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.18% White, 0.91% Native American, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $27,159, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $24,306 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,839. About 4.6% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
Its school district is Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer Public Schools.

Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools formerly operated a school in Stella. On January 1, 2009, it merged into the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer School District.

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Verdon, Nebraska

Verdon is a village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 164 at the 2020 census.

History
Verdon was platted in 1882. Its name is derived from the word "verdure", which means the greenness of vegetables.

Geography
Verdon is located at 40.14806°N, -95.71111°W (40.147950, -95.711007).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 84 households, and 51 families residing in the village. The population density was 716.7 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 433.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.53.

The median age in the village was 50.2 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 223 people, 90 households, and 61 families residing in the village. The population density was 931.8 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 397.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.96% White, and 4.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 1.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,733. About 16.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
Its school district is the Falls City Public Schools.

Dawson-Verdon Public Schools was its school district until 2004.

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Bassett, Nebraska

Bassett is a city in Rock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 538 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Rock County.

History
Bassett was platted in 1884 soon after the railroad was built through that territory. Sources differ whether it was named for A. N. Bassett, or J. W. Basset, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 619 people, 306 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 1406.8 PD/sqmi. There were 410 housing units at an average density of 931.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 743 people, 355 households, and 189 families living in the city. The population density was 1,676.8 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 945.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.67% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $24,412, and the median income for a family was $32,778. Males had a median income of $25,329 versus $15,278 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,856. About 16.8% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.2% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Rock County Public Schools operates public schools.

Notable people

 * Colby Coash, Nebraska legislator
 * Richard Wills, Idaho State representative

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International Stuttering Awareness Day

International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD), or International Stammering Awareness Day, is an annual celebration held on October 22. It was first held in the UK and Ireland, in 1998. The day is intended to raise public awareness of the issues faced by millions of people – one percent of the world's population – who stutter, or stammer.

Every year, stuttering communities and associations around the world get together, put on events and campaign to highlight how certain aspects of society can be difficult for people who stammer; to challenge negative attitudes and discrimination; and to debunk myths that people who stammer are nervous or less intelligent.

ISAD also celebrates the many notable figures who stammer who have made a mark on the world now and throughout history in the fields of science, politics, philosophy, art, cinema and music.

Organization
Different countries and organizations participate in ISAD in their own way. Some organizations that regularly have ISAD activities:

 * ISAD Online Conference team
 * European League of Stuttering Associations
 * International Fluency Association
 * International Stuttering Association
 * National Stuttering Association (USA)

Activities
ISAD includes an online conference, running annually from October 1 to 22 each year, targeted at people with an interest in stuttering as well as speech-language pathologists and their clients. The conferences, held every year since 1998, are all still available online. More boys than girls stutter by a ratio of 8 to 1. However, girls are less successful in eliminating their stutter as they mature.

Worldwide there are public awareness events, a media campaign,  educational activities and online resources.

In an article published in the UK magazine Community Care to mark International Stuttering Awareness Day, Irina Papencheva from the Bulgarian Stuttering Association and Phil Madden from the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities demanded a fresh start in attitudes towards stammering, saying that "everyone has the responsibility to be aware, to be sensitive in our conversations and meetings" and to remember that stuttering is "not funny".

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Newport, Nebraska

Newport is a village in Rock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 97 at the 2010 census.

History
Newport was established circa 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from the Newport bridge over the Niobrara River.

Education
Newport has one school available local to the area, Newport Grade School. The school is a public school with eight students and two teachers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 97 people, 44 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The population density was 303.1 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 178.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White and 2.1% Native American.

There were 44 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 48.5 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.5% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 98 people, 45 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 312.1 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 184.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.98% White and 1.02% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,785. There were 12.9% of families and 12.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Opal Hill, golfer, winner of the 1935 and 1936 Women's Western Open

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Crete, Nebraska

Crete is a city in and the most populous municipality of Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,099 at the 2020 census. The city is home to Doane University.

History
The railroad was extended to the area in 1870, bringing settlers. In 1871, two rival towns merged to form a new town, which was named after Crete, Illinois, the former hometown of an early settler. The name was also chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Harvard, Inland, Junianta, Kenesaw, Lowell, Minden etc. Some towns were already in existence, with Friend and Sutton inserted into the alphabetical town names. It was planned to have a town every 9 miles on the railroad, as a steam engine needed to fill up with water periodically. Crete was once a contender for county seat.

On February 18, 1969, Crete was the site of a railroad accident that released a fog of anhydrous ammonia fumes from a ruptured railroad tank car, killing five residents and seriously injuring 11 others in their homes. Another three people, hoboes who had been riding on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad freight train as it traveled from Denver to Chicago, died of injuries received in the train derailment.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.97 sqmi, of which 2.92 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 7,099 people, 2,286 households, and 1,590 families in Crete. The population density was 1,868.2 per square mile (721.4/km$2$). There were 2,447 housing units at an average density of 643.9 per square mile (248.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 48.95% (3,475) white, 1.27% (90) black or African-American, 2.44% (173) Native American, 3.28% (233) Asian, 0.63% (45) Pacific Islander, 28.33% (2,011) from other races, and 15.1% (1,072) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 42.0% (2,995) of the population.

Of the 2,286 households, 44.1% had children under the age of 18; 51.2% were married couples living together; 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 27.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.3.

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 99.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,022 (with a margin of error of +/- $1,904) and the median family income $51,500 (+/- $9,621). Males had a median income of $30,729 (+/- $7,021) versus $17,788 (+/- $7,461) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,303 (+/- $6,532). Approximately, 17.2% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 6,960 people, 2,199 households, and 1,447 families living in the city. The population density was 2383.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,389 housing units at an average density of 818.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 70.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 23.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 35.7%.

Of the 2,199 households 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.2% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.41.

The median age was 28.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 19.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 20% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 6,028 people, 2,078 households, and 1,317 families living in the city. The population density was 2,541.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,188 housing units at an average density of 922.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.48% White, 0.76% African American, 0.73% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.90% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 13.50% of the population.

Of the 2,078 households 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median household income was $34,098, and the median family income was $43,295. Males had a median income of $30,778 versus $25,459 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,936. About 7.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Crete uses a city council with six council persons.

Education
Tertiary education:
 * Doane University
 * Doane College Historic Buildings
 * Doane College Osterhout Arboretum

Crete Public Schools is the local K-12 school district.

Notable people

 * Dana Altman, college basketball coach
 * John William Chapman, Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
 * Teri Steer, Olympic shot putter
 * Harold Montelle Stephens, United States federal judge

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De Witt, Nebraska

De Witt (also spelled DeWitt) is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 520 at the 2020 census.

History
De Witt was established in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 513 people, 222 households, and 154 families residing in the village. The population density was 1221.4 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 583.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 222 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 43.6 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 572 people, 243 households, and 164 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,370.3 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 608.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.60% White, 0.17% African American, 0.35% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 243 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $38,056, and the median income for a family was $48,021. Males had a median income of $26,583 versus $22,778 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,684. About 3.6% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
A popular tool, called the Vise-Grip, was first manufactured in De Witt. The Vise-Grip was originally manufactured in De Witt by Petersen Manufacturing, founded by Danish immigrant William Petersen. Petersen, a blacksmith by trade, invented the first locking pliers and began selling them from the trunk of his car to farmers and people in surrounding towns. In 1985 American Tool Companies Inc. was formed by the Petersen family, and it in turn acquired Petersen Manufacturing. In 1993 American Tool acquired Irwin Industrial. The company operated under the Irwin Industrial name beginning in 2002 when it was purchased by Newell Rubbermaid. On October 31, 2008, the plant was closed and 330 jobs were lost when manufacturing of Vise-Grips and other tools moved to China. In 2018 the building was sold to Malco Products, and as of 2021 has resumed producing pliers of the same style under the name Eagle Grip.

In 2009 Gerry Durnell writing in Automobile Quarterly said: "The original Vise-Grip manufacturing plant now sits vacant. One auction has already taken place, another is contemplated, and the building is for sale.

Education
DeWitt is served by Tri County Public Schools, which was established in 1966 as a consolidation of various school districts.

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Dorchester, Nebraska

Dorchester is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. It is thirty-eight miles southwest from the Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area. The population was 596 at the 2020 census.

History
Dorchester was platted in 1870 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. The name was probably chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Huxley, etc. It was likely named after Dorchester, Massachusetts, although some say it was named for Dorchester, in England, which in any case is the namesake of the Massachusetts city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 586 people, 233 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The population density was 1220.8 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 527.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.8% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 6.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.7% of the population.

There were 233 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 615 people, 148 households, and 85 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,349.3 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 566.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.24% White, 2.60% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.07% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,000, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $29,803 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,389. About 4.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Jefferson Coates - Medal of Honor recipient
 * Fred Gustus Johnson - U.S. Representative and Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska

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Friend, Nebraska

Friend is a city in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 954.

History
The city is named for Charles E. Friend, who homesteaded the land and initially named the community Friendville. He operated a dry goods store and post office. In 1873 the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad named its new train station there "Friend."

The National Greyhound Association was founded in the community in 1906 (called at the time National Coursing Association).

The Friend Police Department, which was initially housed in a tool shed during construction of U.S. Route 6, was reported by Ripley's Believe It or Not! to be the smallest police station in the world. In the 1960s, the shed doubled in size so the Nebraska State Patrol could also be stationed there to issue traffic citations and make arrests. Afterwards, Friend still claimed to have the smallest combined police station. It was demolished in 2015 and replaced with a neon Friend sign.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,027 people, 431 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 1237.3 PD/sqmi. There were 501 housing units at an average density of 603.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 431 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,174 people, 475 households, and 326 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,473.4 PD/sqmi. There were 516 housing units at an average density of 647.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 475 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $34,833, and the median income for a family was $40,667. Males had a median income of $32,946 versus $17,829 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,422. About 4.9% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Friend Public Schools is the local school district.

Notable people

 * Elvin C. Drake, head track and field coach of the 1956 NCAA Champion UCLA Bruins
 * John L. Loos, American historian born in Friend in 1918
 * Anna Louise Strong, journalist and left-wing activist
 * Thad Weber, professional baseball player (Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays)
 * John William Miller, aviation engineer

title: Friend, Nebraska


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Swanton, Nebraska

Swanton is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Swanton is located at 40.37917°N, -97.08°W (40.379298, -97.080011).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

History
Swanton was originally called Morris, and under the later name was established in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point. Due to the existence of another town called Morris in Nebraska, Morris was later renamed Swanton, after the Swan Creek nearby, in order to avoid repetition.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 46 households, and 28 families residing in the village. The population density was 470.0 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 295.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.7% White and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 46 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age in the village was 46 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 39.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 50 households, and 26 families residing in the village. The population density was 532.1 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 296.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 50 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.0% were non-families. 44.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $24,844 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,170. There were no families and 14.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

Education
Swanton is served by Tri County Public Schools, which was established in 1966 as a consolidation of various school districts.

Notable people

 * Home of Willard Schmidt, 1936 Olympic Gold Medalist in basketball at Berlin. He was a 1928 graduate of Swanton High.

title: Swanton, Nebraska


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Tobias, Nebraska

Tobias is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 106 at the 2010 census.

History
Tobias was platted in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Tobias Castor, a local settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 52 households, and 26 families residing in the village. The population density was 407.7 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 261.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White and 3.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 52 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 48.7 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 158 people, 65 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was 604.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 294.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.37% White and 0.63% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 65 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.07 capita.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,607, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $26,625 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,017. Only about 5.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

Education
Students from Tobias attend Meridian School.

title: Tobias, Nebraska


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Western, Nebraska

Western is a village in Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 224 at the 2020 census.

History
Western was laid out in 1872. It was likely named for Wesley West, a pioneer settler. Western was incorporated as a village in 1880.

Geography
Western is located at 40.39194°N, -97.19833°W (40.392050, -97.198259).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 235 people, 111 households, and 69 families residing in the village. The population density was 479.6 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 285.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.9% White, 1.3% Asian, and 3.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.7% of the population.

There were 111 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the village was 50.5 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 36.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 287 people, 128 households, and 86 families residing in the village. The population density was 644.2 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 338.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.91% White, 0.70% Native American, and 1.39% from two or more races.

There were 128 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,750, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,175. About 2.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older.

Education
Local children attend Meridian School or Tri County High School.

title: Western, Nebraska


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Wilber, Nebraska

Wilber is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,855 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Saline County. Wilber is the official "Czech Capital of the USA" and hosts an annual Czech festival in August. Wilber's school is the Wilber-Clatonia High School.

History

Wilber was platted in 1873 by C. D. Wilber, and named for him. In 1878, the seat of Saline County was transferred to Wilber from Pleasant Hill.

Wilber was declared the official Czech Capital of the United States on July 10, 1987, in a decree signed by president Ronald Reagan. Wilber hosts the annual Czech Days festival which celebrates the city's Czech heritage.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,855 people, 696 households, and 449 families living in the city. The population density was 2061.1 PD/sqmi. There were 782 housing units at an average density of 868.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White, 1.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.8% of the population.

There were 696 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,761 people, 728 households, and 457 families living in the city. The population density was 1,960.2 PD/sqmi. There were 795 housing units at an average density of 884.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.33% White, 0.06% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 728 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,513, and the median income for a family was $45,556. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,824 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,249. About 4.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Dana Altman, head men's basketball coach at the University of Oregon
 * C. L. Edson, newspaper columnist, humorist, and poet
 * Steve Hokuf, American football player
 * Josh Lamberson, American football player and coach
 * Russ Karpisek, Nebraska legislator
 * Laurence Wild, 1913 NCAA Men's Basketball All-American and 30th Governor of American Samoa.

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Duke of Devonshire

Duke of Devonshire is a title in the Peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family. This (now the senior) branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the wealthiest British aristocratic families since the 16th century and has been rivalled in political influence perhaps only by the Marquesses of Salisbury and the Earls of Derby.

History
Although the Cavendish family estates are centred in Derbyshire, they hold the titles of "Duke of Devonshire" and their subsidiary title of earldom of Devonshire (neither peerage is related to the ancient title of Earl of Devon). The first Earl may have chosen "Devonshire" simply because places and lands he was associated with were already attached to existing peerages at the College of Arms. The title remains associated with "Devonshire" even though in modern usage it is the county of Devon. Another reason for the choice of a non-local or regional name was to avoid antagonising the powerful Stanley family from the Midlands who had strong associations with Derbyshire since their ancestors had been gifted estates in the county by William the Conqueror, and they had also been the Earls of Derby since the late 15th century. (See British peerage ranks.)

Every Duke of Devonshire has so far been appointed a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, except the present one.

Cavendish knights, and the 1st Earl of Devonshire

The Cavendish family descends from Sir John Cavendish, who took his name from the village of Cavendish, Suffolk, where he held an estate in the 14th century. He served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench from 1372 to 1381, and was killed in the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. Two of his great-grandsons were George Cavendish, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's biographer, and George's younger brother Sir William Cavendish. Sir William gained great wealth from his position in the Exchequer and also (allegedly) from unfairly taking advantage of the dissolution of the Monasteries. He married (1547) as his third wife the famous Bess of Hardwick, with whom he had eight children. One of their sons, Sir Charles Cavendish (1553–1617), was the father of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1592–1676; see Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne for more information on this branch of the family), while another son, Henry Cavendish, was the ancestor of the Barons Waterpark. Yet another son, William Cavendish (1552–1626), was a politician and a supporter of the colonization of Virginia. In 1605 he was raised to the peerage as Baron Cavendish, of Hardwicke in the County of Derby, and in 1618 he was further honoured when he was made Earl of Devonshire. Both titles are in the Peerage of England.

The 2nd Earl of Devonshire and the first five Dukes of Devonshire
He was succeeded by his eldest son, William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire, who served as Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire and was a patron of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679). On his early death in 1628 the titles passed to his son, William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire, who also served as Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire. He was succeeded by his son, the fourth Earl. He was a strong supporter of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and later served under William III and Mary II as Lord Steward of the Household. In 1694 he was created Marquess of Hartington and Duke of Devonshire in the Peerage of England. He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Duke, who held political office as Lord President of the Council and Lord Privy Seal and was also Lord-Lieutenant of Devonshire. His eldest son, the third Duke, served as Lord Privy Seal, as Lord Steward of the Household and (from 1737 to 1745) as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland.

On his death the titles passed to his eldest son, the fourth Duke, who was a prominent politician. He was summoned to the House of Lords through a writ of acceleration in his father's junior title of Baron Cavendish, of Hardwicke in 1751 and served as First Lord of the Treasury and titular Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1756 to 1757. Devonshire married Charlotte Boyle, 6th Baroness Clifford, daughter of the famous architect Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington (on whose death in 1753 the earldom of Burlington became extinct). Their third and youngest son Lord George Cavendish was recreated Earl of Burlington in 1831. Devonshire was succeeded by his eldest son, William Cavendish, who became the fifth Duke of Devonshire. He had already succeeded his mother as seventh Baron Clifford in 1754. He served as Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire from 1782 to 1811 but is best remembered for his first marriage (1774) to Lady Georgiana Spencer (1757–1806), the celebrated beauty and society hostess.

The sixth, seventh and eighth Dukes
Their only son, the sixth Duke, served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household from 1827 to 1828 and from 1830 to 1834. Known as the "Bachelor Duke", he never married and on his death in 1858 the barony of Clifford fell into abeyance between his sisters. He was succeeded in the other titles by his first cousin once removed, the second Earl of Burlington, who became the seventh Duke (see the Earl of Burlington for earlier history of this branch of the family). He was the son of William Cavendish, eldest son of the aforementioned first Earl of Burlington, youngest son of the fourth Duke. He was Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire and Derbyshire and Chancellor of the University of London and of the University of Cambridge. He was succeeded by his second, but eldest surviving son, the eighth Duke. The eighth Duke was a noted statesman and the most famous member of the Cavendish family. Known under his courtesy title of Marquess of Hartington until 1891, he held political office for a period spanning 40 years, notably as Secretary of State for India and as Secretary of State for War, and three times declined to become Prime Minister. He married Louise, Dowager Duchess of Manchester, who became known as the "Double Duchess".

The ninth, tenth and eleventh Dukes
Devonshire died childless and was succeeded by his nephew, the ninth Duke. He was the eldest son of Lord Edward Cavendish, third son of the seventh Duke. He was a Conservative politician and served as Governor-General of Canada from 1916 to 1921 and as Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1922 to 1924.

His elder son, the tenth Duke, also a Conservative politician, served as Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, as Under-Secretary of State for India and Burma and as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies. He married Lady Mary Gascoyne-Cecil, who was Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II from 1953 to 1966. Their elder son and heir apparent William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington, married Kathleen Kennedy, daughter of Joseph Kennedy and sister of the future President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Lord Hartington was killed in the Second World War in 1944 shortly after the marriage. The couple had no children.

Devonshire was therefore succeeded by his second and only surviving son, the eleventh Duke. He sat on the Conservative benches in the House of Lords and held political office (under his uncle Harold Macmillan and later under Sir Alec Douglas-Home) from 1960 to 1964. Devonshire married the Hon. Deborah Mitford, the youngest of the famous Mitford sisters. As of 2022, the titles are held by their second and only surviving son, Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, who succeeded in 2004.

The ninth and tenth dukes both served as Chancellor of the University of Leeds.

Other notable members of the Cavendish family
Numerous other members of the Cavendish family have also gained distinction. Lord Henry Cavendish (1673–1700), second son of the first Duke, was Member of Parliament for Derby. Lord James Cavendish (died 1751), third son of the first Duke, also represented this constituency in the House of Commons. Lord Charles Cavendish (1704–1783), second son of the second Duke, was a politician and scientist. His son Henry Cavendish (1731–1810) was an influential scientist noted for his discovery of hydrogen. Lord James Cavendish (1701–1741), third son of the second Duke, was a soldier and briefly represented Malton in Parliament. Lord George Cavendish (died 1794), second son of the third Duke, was a long-standing Member of Parliament and served as Comptroller of the Household from 1761 to 1762. Lord Frederick Cavendish, third son of the third Duke, was a Field Marshal in the Army. Lord John Cavendish, fourth son of the third Duke, was a politician and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1782 and 1783.

Lord Richard Cavendish, second son of the fourth Duke, represented Lancaster and Derbyshire in the House of Commons. Lady Dorothy Cavendish, daughter of the fourth Duke, married Prime Minister William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (who assumed the additional surname of Cavendish). Augustus Clifford, illegitimate son by the fifth Duke and his mistress and later second wife Elizabeth Hervey, was a naval commander and was created a baronet in 1838 (see Clifford baronets). William Cavendish, eldest son of the first Earl of Burlington and father of the seventh Duke, represented Aylesbury and Derby in Parliament. George Henry Compton Cavendish, second son of the first Earl of Burlington, was Member of Parliament for Aylesbury. The Hon. Henry Frederick Compton Cavendish, third son of the first Earl of Burlington, was a general in the Army. The Hon. Charles Compton Cavendish, fourth son of the first Earl of Burlington, was created Baron Chesham in 1858.

Lord Frederick Cavendish, third son of the seventh Duke, was a Liberal politician. He had just been appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1882 when he was assassinated by nationalists in Phoenix Park, Dublin. His wife Lady Frederick (Lucy) Cavendish was a pioneer of women's education. Lord Edward Cavendish, fourth and youngest son of the seventh Duke, sat as Member of Parliament for several constituencies. His second son Lord Richard Cavendish represented North Lonsdale in Parliament. In 1911 he was one of the proposed recipients of peerages in case the Bill that was to become the Parliament Act 1911 was not accepted by the House of Lords. His grandson Hugh Cavendish was created a life peer as Baron Cavendish of Furness in 1990. Lady Dorothy Cavendish, daughter of the ninth Duke, was the wife of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.

Courtesy titles and family seats
The Duke of Devonshire's eldest son may use the courtesy title Marquess of Hartington, whilst the eldest son of the eldest son may use the title Earl of Burlington, and his eldest son may use the title Lord Cavendish.

The family seats are Chatsworth House, Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, and Lismore Castle in County Waterford, in the Republic of Ireland. Compton Place in Eastbourne belongs to the family (which developed Eastbourne as a seaside resort in the 19th century) but is let. In 1908 Holker Hall, then in Lancashire, now in Cumbria, was left to a junior branch of the family. The family previously owned Londesborough Hall, Yorkshire; Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire; Chiswick House, Middlesex; and two London mansions on Piccadilly: Devonshire House and Burlington House. In 1907 the Duke owned 192,322 acres across the British Isles, principally in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, County Cork and County Waterford.

The traditional burial place of the Dukes of Devonshire is at St Peter's Church, Edensor, in the closest village to Chatsworth House. The ducal graves can be found on the highest spot of Edensor's churchyard in the Cavendish family plot.

Earls of Devonshire (1618)

 * Other titles: Baron Cavendish of Hardwick, in the county of Derby (1605)

 * William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1552–1626) was an English courtier
 * William Cavendish, 2nd Earl of Devonshire (1591–1628), eldest son of the 1st Earl
 * William Cavendish, 3rd Earl of Devonshire (1617–1684), elder son of the 2nd Earl
 * William Cavendish, 4th Earl of Devonshire (1640–1707) was created Duke of Devonshire in 1694

Dukes of Devonshire (1694)

 * Other titles: Marquess of Hartington, in the county of Derby (1694), Earl of Devonshire (1618) and Baron Cavendish of Hardwick, in the county of Derby (1605)

Other titles (5th & 6th Dukes): Baron Clifford (1628) Other titles (7th Duke onwards): Earl of Burlington and Baron Cavendish of Keighley, in the county of York (1831)
 * William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire (1640–1707), only son of the 3rd Earl
 * William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire (1673–1729), eldest son of the 1st Duke
 * William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire (1698–1755), eldest son of the 2nd Duke
 * William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire (1720–1764), eldest son of the 3rd Duke
 * William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748–1811), eldest son of the 4th Duke
 * William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790–1858), only son of the 5th Duke, was called "The Bachelor Duke" and died unmarried
 * William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire (1808–1891), eldest son of William Cavendish (1783–1812), eldest son of The 1st Earl of Burlington (by the second creation; 1754–1834), third son of the 4th Duke
 * Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833–1908), second son of the 7th Duke, died without issue
 * Victor Christian William Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (1868–1938), eldest son of Lt.-Col. Lord Edward Cavendish (1838–1891), fourth son of the 7th Duke
 * Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895–1950), eldest son of the 9th Duke
 * William John Robert Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington (1917–1944), elder son of the 10th Duke, was killed in action in World War II, without issue
 * Andrew Robert Buxton Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920–2004), second and younger son of the 10th Duke
 * Mark Cavendish (born 1941), eldest son of the 11th Duke, died in infancy
 * Peregrine Andrew Morny "Stoker" Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire (born 1944), second son of the 11th Duke

The heir apparent is the present holder's only son, William "Bill Burlington" Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (born 1969), married to Laura Montagu (née Roundell). Lord Burlington, although entitled to use the courtesy title Marquess of Hartington has continued to be styled by the Burlington title since his father succeeded as 12th Duke. The heir-in-line is Lord Burlington's second child and only son, James, Lord Cavendish (born 15 December 2010).

Line of succession (simplified)

 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire (1720–1764)
 * Coronet of a British Earl.svg George Cavendish, 1st Earl of Burlington (1754–1834)
 * William Cavendish (1783–1812)
 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire, 7th Marquess of Hartington, 2nd Earl of Burlington (1808–1891)
 * Lt-Col. Lord Edward Cavendish (1838–1891)
 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire (1868–1938)
 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895–1950)
 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg Andrew Cavendish, 11th Duke of Devonshire (1920–2004)
 * Coronet of a British Duke.svg Peregrine Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire (b. 1944)
 * (1) William Cavendish, Earl of Burlington (b. 1969)
 * (2) James, Lord Cavendish (b. 2010)
 * Rt. Hon. Lord Richard Cavendish (1871–1946)
 * Richard Edward Osborne Cavendish (1917–1972)
 * Coronet of a British Baron.svg (3) Hugh Cavendish, Baron Cavendish of Furness (b. 1941)
 * (4) Hon. Frederick Richard Toby Cavendish (b. 1972)
 * (5) Henry Aurelian William Cavendish (b. 2014)
 * (6) Alfred George Augustus Cavendish (b. 2021)
 * (7) Edward Osborne Cavendish (b. 1955)
 * ''General Hon. Henry Cavendish (1789–1873)
 * William Henry Frederick Cavendish (1817–1881)
 * Cecil Charles Cavendish (1855–1931)
 * Brigadier Ronald Valentine Cecil Cavendish (1896–1943)
 * Maj-Gen. Peter Boucher Cavendish (1925–2011)
 * male issue in line
 * Robin Francis Cavendish (1930–1994)
 * male issue in line
 * Francis William Henry Cavendish (1820–1893)
 * ''Reginald Richard Frederick Cavendish (1857–1941)
 * Godfrey Lionel John Cavendish (1884–1914)
 * ''Hubert Gordon Compton Cavendish (1913–1993)
 * male issue in line
 * Ernest Lionel Francis Cavendish (1863–1946)
 * Alwyn Lionel Compton Cavendish (1890–1928)
 * Charles Francis Alwyn Compton Cavendish (1919–2009)
 * male issue in line
 * George Henry Cavendish (1824–1889)
 * William Henry Alexander George Delmar Cavendish (1849–1919)
 * Charles Alfred William Delmar (1878–1939)
 * Richard Blake Delmar Cavendish (1916–1980)
 * male issue in line
 * William Henry George Cavendish (1886–1965)
 * Edwin Pearson Delmar Cavendish (1908–1970)
 * Adrian Delmar Cavendish (1947–2019)
 * male issue in line
 * William Delmar Cavendish (1911–1997)
 * male issue in line
 * Coronet of a British Baron.svg Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham (1793–1863)
 * Coronet of a British Baron.svg Barons Chesham

Earls of Devonshire
The earldom of Devonshire was originally granted as a recreation of the title held by the last Baron Mountjoy, which became extinct on his death in 1606.

It is a separate title from that of Earl of Devon, which still belongs to the Courtenay family.

In fiction
The fifth Duke and Duchess of Devonshire are portrayed in the 2008 film The Duchess directed by Saul Dibb. The film is based on Amanda Foreman's biography of the scandalous 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (portrayed by Keira Knightley) and her relationship with the Duke (Ralph Fiennes) and his next wife, Lady Elizabeth Foster.

Along with Jane Austen, the fifth Duke and his second wife appear, soon after Georgiana's death, in Jane and the Stillroom Maid, a murder mystery by Stephanie Barron.

In John Buchan's novel The Three Hostages (1924), 'the late Duke of Devonshire' is cited as an epitome of Englishness. This probably refers to the eighth duke.

In the episode 'The Man in the Killer Suit' in the 2014 TV series Forever, a case occurs where someone masquerades as a 'viscount cavendish'. While the title is wrongly used, other references during the episode show that they are in fact referring to the Dukes of Devonshire.

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Bellevue, Nebraska

Bellevue (French for "beautiful view"; previously named Belleview ) is a suburban city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area, and had a population of 64,176 as of the 2020 census, making it the 3rd most populous city in Nebraska, behind Omaha and Lincoln, and the second largest city in the U.S. named "Bellevue," behind Bellevue, Washington.

History
Established by European Americans in the 1830s, Bellevue was incorporated in 1855 and is the oldest continuously-inhabited town in Nebraska. It has been credited by the Nebraska State Legislature as being the state's second-oldest incorporated settlement after Nebraska City; previously it served as the seat of government in Nebraska.

Bellevue was originally founded as a trading post for the Missouri Fur Company by Joshua Pilcher, but there were financial problems, and, eventually, Lucien Fontanelle became the owner of the post, and the first permanent resident of Bellevue. Moses Merrill founded a mission, which was the first Christian mission in Nebraska, in Bellevue. Since it was the oldest city in the Nebraska Territory, the residents were optimistic that Bellevue would become the capital of it, and the new territorial governor, Francis Burt, had already moved there, but shortly after, he died. The next governor selected Omaha as the capital instead. In 1921, the Offutt Air Force Base, housing the United States Strategic Command, was built south of Bellevue. The planes that dropped the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs were built there.

The 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods destroyed about 200 homes from the swelling of the Missouri River.

Geography
Bellevue is located at an elevation of 1159 ft (353 m). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.02 sqmi, of which 15.85 sqmi is land and 0.17 sqmi is water. It is bounded on the east by the Missouri River.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 64,176 people, 24,335 households, and 16,481 families in Bellevue. The population density was 2,986.3 per square mile (1,153.2/km$2$). There were 25,586 housing units at an average density of 1,190.6 per square mile (459.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 71.77% (46,056) white, 5.87% (3,768) black or African-American, 0.84% (537) Native American, 2.45% (1,570) Asian, 0.17% (107) Pacific Islander, 6.66% (4,275) from other races, and 12.25% (7,863) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.0% (10,606) of the population.

Of the 24,335 households, 30.1% had children under the age of 18; 49.2% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present. 25.1% of households consisted of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 102.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $70,647 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,370) and the median family income $83,314 (+/- $3,240). Males had a median income of $43,827 (+/- $2,037) versus $30,511 (+/- $1,063) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,239 (+/- $1,595). Approximately, 6.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 50,137 people, 19,142 households, and 13,371 families living in the city. The population density was 3163.2 PD/sqmi. There were 20,591 housing units at an average density of 1299.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.5% White, 6.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.4% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9%.

Of the 19,142 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 24.3% of households were one person and 7.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age was 34.8 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 44,382 people, 16,937 households, and 11,940 families living in the city. The population density was 3,346.4 PD/sqmi. There were 17,439 housing units at an average density of 1,314.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.83% White, 6.13% African American, 0.50% Native American, 2.11% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.78% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.88% of the population.

Of the 16,937 households 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 23.2% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median household income was $47,201 and the median family income was $54,422. Males had a median income of $33,819 versus $25,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,903. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
School districts including portions of Bellevue include:
 * Bellevue Public Schools
 * Omaha Public Schools
 * Papillion-La Vista Community Schools
 * Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Transportation
Transit service in the city is provided by Metro Transit. The Route 95 Bellevue Express runs weekdays only to downtown Omaha.

Notable people

 * Buddy Carlyle, Major League Baseball pitcher and coach
 * Henry T. Clarke Sr., merchant and legislator, father of Henry Clarke
 * Henry Clarke, legislator and baseball player
 * Tyler Cloyd, baseball pitcher
 * Abbie Cornett, Nebraska state legislator
 * William Forsee, Presidential elector
 * Bob Gibson, baseball player and hall of famer
 * Leisha Hailey, actress, musician
 * Robert Hays, actor known for his film role as pilot Ted Striker in the movie Airplane!
 * Manny Lawson, football player
 * Gisela McDaniel (born 1995), Indigenous Chamorro visual artist, born in Bellevue
 * Thakoon Panichgul, Thai-American Fashion Designer
 * Todd Pratt, Former New York Mets baseball catcher.
 * Don Preister, Nebraska State Senator
 * Molly Schuyler, competitive eating champion
 * Terry D. Scott, tenth Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
 * Erick Strickland, NBA Basketball Player
 * Yvonne Turner, WNBA Basketball Player
 * Regis F. A. Urschler, USAF Brigadier General and P-51 air show pilot

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Chalco, Nebraska

Chalco is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States, and an adjacent suburb of Omaha, with La Vista located to the southeast. The population was 11,064 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office was established at Chalco in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950. The community was likely named after Chalco, in Mexico.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.9 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,736 people, 3,719 households, and 2,915 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,703.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,758 housing units at an average density of 1,296.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.24% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 3,719 households, out of which 51.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 0.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 43.6% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 1.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,357, and the median income for a family was $62,217. Males had a median income of $40,403 versus $28,066 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,370. About 2.0% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Chalco is zoned to Millard Public Schools while a portion is zoned to Papillion-La Vista Community Schools.

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Gretna, Nebraska

Gretna is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 5,083 at the 2020 census.

History

Gretna started shortly after the Burlington Railroad built a short line between Omaha and Ashland in the summer of 1886. Advent of the village of Gretna on this new laid rail line was the cue for the exit of the nearby trading post of Forest City, which had existed since 1856. In its day, Forest City, located 2.5 miles southwest of where Gretna now stands, was a flourishing and busy place, but it was doomed by the railroad which passed it by. The only markers that exist today to show the site of old Forest City is the cemetery (Holy Sepulchre) which is located a little to the east of what was the center of activity in the settlement and the 1886 homestead originally owned by the Schnack Family and located on Schnack Acres at 234th St. Names that were prominent in the beginnings of Forest City were the families of Adolph Schnack, William Langdon, John Thomas and John Conner.

The Lincoln Land Company, recognizing the potential of the site, surveyed and platted the town site of Gretna in 1887. The village was incorporated by July 10, 1889. The name suggests Scotland's Gretna Green, the ancestral county of some of the earliest settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.05 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 5,083 people, 2,020 households, and 1,293 families in Gretna. The population density was 743.1 per square mile (287.0/km$2$). There were 2,103 housing units at an average density of 307.5 per square mile (118.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.5% (4,702) white, 0.53% (27) black or African-American, 0.26% (13) Native American, 0.47% (24) Asian, 0.06% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.02% (52) from other races, and 5.15% (262) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.0% (268) of the population.

Of the 2,020 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18; 47.0% were married couples living together; 33.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 31.5% of households consisted of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2.

25.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 83.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 87.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $69,592 (with a margin of error of +/- $21,688) and the median family income $102,646 (+/- $14,567). Males had a median income of $55,159 (+/- $8,524) versus $39,627 (+/- $3,278) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $45,473 (+/- $7,973). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,441 people, 1,594 households, and 1,139 families living in the city. The population density was 2114.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,671 housing units at an average density of 795.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,594 households, of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,355 people, 889 households, and 642 families living in the city. The population density was 1,996.2 PD/sqmi. There were 917 housing units at an average density of 777.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.04% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 889 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 28.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% were aged from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $50,112, and the median income for a family was $56,410. Males had a median income of $37,868 versus $27,569 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,729. About 2.3% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Bond issues
Gretna Public Schools has passed several bond issues to build new facilities. Gretna's school bonds have become the third-highest bond levy tax burden for property owners in the state. Gretna has a bond levy of 0.33456, with only Bennington and Elkhorn ranking higher, each with a bond levy of .34.

Gretna Public Schools
The city's education system dates back to 1898 with the construction of the first school building. The schoolhouse underwent renovations in 1908, and in 1936, when a gym was added. The Gretna Public Schools District was majorly consolidated in 1958 when it reached its present size of 70 square miles. Gretna Public Schools consists of seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. Schools include:

 * Aspen Creek Elementary
 * Aspen Creek Middle School
 * Falling Waters Elementary
 * Gretna East High School
 * Gretna Elementary
 * Gretna High School
 * Gretna Middle School
 * Harvest Hills Elementary
 * Palisades Elementary
 * Squire John Thomas Elementary
 * Whitetail Elementary

Notable people

 * Andy Janovich, professional football player

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La Vista, Nebraska

La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 16,746 at the 2020 census, making it the 12th most populous city in Nebraska. The city was incorporated on February 23, 1960.

Description
La Vista is a suburb of Omaha. It is bordered by the cities of Omaha and Ralston on the north, Papillion on the south, Bellevue on the east, and Interstate 80 to the west. La Vista is Sarpy County's third largest city, after Bellevue and Papillion, the county seat.

History
La Vista was established in 1959 by a developer who planned to build 335 homes on La Vista’s land. Priced at a modest $9,999 each, it soon became known as "House of Nines." At the time, the assessed valuation was just over $1,000,000. The first families began moving into their homes in January 1960. La Vista (meaning "the view") was selected as its name by these "early settlers" because of the beautiful scenic view of the Big Papio Creek basin southeast of the development.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.28 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 16,746 people, 7,073 households, and 4,213 families in La Vista. The population density was 5,105.5 per square mile (1,972.4/km$2$). There were 7,314 housing units at an average density of 2,229.9 per square mile (861.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.68% (13,176) white, 4.71% (788) black or African-American, 0.36% (61) Native American, 3.57% (598) Asian, 0.11% (19) Pacific Islander, 4.22% (706) from other races, and 8.35% (1,398) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 10.0% (1,858) of the population.

Of the 7,073 households, 26.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.5% were married couples living together; 29.3% had a female householder with no husband present. 29.4% of households consisted of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.

24.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $70,184 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,275) and the median family income $84,777 (+/- $5,784). Males had a median income of $42,389 (+/- $3,203) versus $33,504 (+/- $3,262) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,068 (+/- $2,397). Approximately, 2.4% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 15,758 people, 6,419 households, and 4,058 families living in the city. The population density was 3681.8 PD/sqmi. There were 6,670 housing units at an average density of 1558.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.9% White, 3.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5%.

Of the 6,419 households 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 5.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age was 32.1 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 11,699 people, 4,404 households, and 3,131 families living in the city. The population density was 4,114.8 PD/sqmi. There were 4,511 housing units at an average density of 1,586.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.45% White, 2.94% African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.15% of the population.

Of the 4,404 households 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 21.4% of households were one person and 3.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 36.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median household income was $47,280, and the median family income was $52,819. Males had a median income of $34,732 versus $25,076 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,612. About 4.4% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Almost all of La Vista falls within the Papillion-La Vista Public School system, while a small section is in Millard Public Schools.

(Grades K-6)
 * Elementary schools
 * Portal Elementary, 9920 Brentwood Drive
 * Parkview Heights Elementary, 7609 South 89th Street
 * La Vista West Elementary, 7821 Terry Drive
 * G. Stanley Hall Elementary, 7600 South 72nd Street

Grades 7-8 La Vista Junior High is located at 7900 Edgewood Blvd
 * Middle school

Grades 9-12
 * High schools
 * Papillion-La Vista Senior High School

Transportation
Transit service to the city is provided by Metro Transit. Route 93 serves the city on weekdays.

title: La Vista, Nebraska