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Wood River, Nebraska

Wood River is a city in southwestern Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,172 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Wood River was first laid out in 1868, but when the railroad moved the depot, the town followed it, and moved to its current site in 1874.

Geography
Wood River lies just south of the Wood River and approximately 3.5 miles north of the Platte River on U.S. Route 30 between Grand Island, 14.5 miles to the northeast and Kearney, 25.5 miles to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,325 people, 478 households, and 345 families living in the city. The population density was 1677.2 PD/sqmi. There were 495 housing units at an average density of 626.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 9.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.7% of the population.

There were 478 households, of which 38.3% 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, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,204 people, 456 households, and 320 families living in the city. The population density was 1,675.9 PD/sqmi. There were 481 housing units at an average density of 669.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.25% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 2.82% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.46% of the population.

There were 456 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,776, and the median income for a family was $44,453. Males had a median income of $27,596 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,275. About 10.1% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Wood River Rural Schools serves the community.

Notable people

 * Scott Frost - professional American football player and college football coach
 * Edgar A. Wedgwood, sheriff of Hall County, Nebraska and adjutant general of the Utah National Guard

title: Wood River, Nebraska


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Aurora, Nebraska

Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,479 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hamilton County.

History
In 1861, David Millspaw became the first permanent settler in the area of what was to become Aurora. Hamilton County was formed in 1870.

Aurora was laid out as a town in 1871 by David Stone who named it after his former hometown of Aurora, Illinois. The county seat was transferred from Orville City (an extinct town) to Aurora in 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.91 sqmi, of which 2.90 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. The average precipitation per year in Hamilton County during the years 1971 to 2000 was between 26 and 30 in.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 4,479 people, 1,781 households and 1,199 families in the city. The population density was 1544.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,939 housing units at an average density of 668.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 1,781 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 4,225 people, 1,662 households and 1,163 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,243.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,798 housing units at an average density of 954.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.19% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 1,662 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

27.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median household income was $37,690 and the median family income was $43,884. Males had a median income of $29,162 compared with $20,484 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,309. About 6.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Public schools
Aurora is served by Aurora Public Schools
 * Aurora High School (grades 9 though 12)
 * Aurora Middle School (grades 6 through 8)
 * Aurora Elementary School (grades PreK through 5)

Radio

 * KRGY 97.3FM

Newspaper

 * Aurora News-Register

Notable people

 * Silas Reynolds Barton — U.S. Representative from Nebraska
 * Harold Eugene Edgerton — inventor of the strobe light
 * Eugene Jerome Hainer — U.S. Representative from Nebraska
 * Bob Kremer — Nebraska state senator
 * Tom Kropp - Professional basketball player
 * Clarence Mitchell — Major League Baseball player
 * Terese Nielsen — freelance fantasy artist
 * Ron Spencer — artist for Magic: The Gathering
 * Harry Scott Smith - entomologist and educator
 * William Ledyard Stark — populist politician
 * Marion Van Berg - thoroughbred trainer in Racing Hall of Fame

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Giltner, Nebraska

Giltner is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 352 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

Naming history
In 1886, the Lincoln Land Company purchased land in the Union township. The Lincoln Land Company's business was to purchase land along the railroad and develop towns along the line. In May, a town was platted and named "Huntington", after an employee's home town in Pennsylvania.

In February 1887, the post office asked that the town's name be changed, due to the original name's similarity to Hartington, Nebraska. The town was accordingly given the name "Bromfield". By 1890, there was a local newspaper called the Bromfield Bulletin, as well as a number of stores and services, a lumberyard, two grain elevators, a school, a saloon and a church. At this time, the population of Bromfield was just under 200 people.

The town was renamed again in 1895, again at the request of the post office, and again because of its similarity to that of another town: Bloomfield, Nebraska. The new name was chosen to honor H. M. Giltner, the minister who had established the town's Presbyterian church.

Baseball
Giltner was home to minor league baseball. In 1903, the Giltner team played as charter members of the short–lived Central Nebraska League, an Independent level five-team league. The Central Nebraska League folded after the 1903 season.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 352 people, 134 households, and 102 families residing in the village. The population density was 902.6 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 387.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 134 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 389 people, 139 households, and 104 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,283.6 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 504.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.94% White, 0.51% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.77% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $27,583 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,937. About 11.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Hampton, Nebraska

Hampton is a village in Hamilton County, in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. The population was 423 at the 2010 census.

History
In 1879, Joshua Cox founded Hampton and circulated a petition for the railroad to be built through the town. On June 19, 1891, Cox and his brother James Cox became the first stockmen to ship cattle from the United States to Liverpool, England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 423 people, 176 households, and 130 families living in the village. The population density was 1208.6 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 542.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.9% Asian, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 439 people, 179 households, and 124 families living in the village. The population density was 1,342.6 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 581.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.41% White, 0.23% African American, 0.68% Native American, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 179 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $42,692, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,458. About 1.5% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Hordville, Nebraska

Hordville is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 144 at the 2010 census.

History
Hordville was platted in 1906 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for T. B. Hord, a landowner. Hordville was incorporated as a village in 1916.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 144 people, 64 households, and 41 families residing in the village. The population density was 533.3 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 259.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 44 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 58 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density was 569.9 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 258.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.67% White, and 1.33% from two or more races.

There were 58 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.2% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% 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 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 154.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 129.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,390. About 10.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older.

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Marquette, Nebraska

Marquette is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 229 at the 2010 census.

History
Marquette was platted in 1882 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Thomas M. Marquette, a railroad official. Marquette was incorporated as a village in 1889.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 89 households, and 68 families residing in the village. The population density was 1090.5 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 495.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.6% White and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 89 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 282 people, 106 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,368.5 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 558.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.94% White, 0.71% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 106 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $36,786. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $14,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,272. None of the families and 3.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 16.7% of those 65 and older.

Notable people

 * J. P. Guilford, psychologist
 * Dale Jones, baseball player

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Phillips, Nebraska

Phillips is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 287 at the 2010 census.

History
Phillips was platted in 1884 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Captain R. O. Phillips, member of the town company.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 287 people, 112 households, and 78 families residing in the village. The population density was 989.7 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 489.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 1.0% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 336 people, 135 households, and 105 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,367.0 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 598.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.40% White, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 135 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $35,714. Males had a median income of $24,519 versus $18,977 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,090. About 5.6% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Vickie D. McDonald, Nebraska Legislator

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Stockham, Nebraska

Stockham is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 44 at the 2010 census.

History
Stockham was platted in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point, but an "Old Stockham" had existed nearby since the 1870s, and the community moved in order to be on the new railroad. The town was named for Joseph Stockham, town trustee. Stockham was incorporated as a village in 1888.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 44 people, 18 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 258.8 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 111.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 52 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.7% were from 25 to 44; 45.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% 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 60 people, 19 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 351.8 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 123.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.73.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 16.7% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,310. There were 23.1% of families and 37.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 47.4% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Alma, Nebraska

Alma is a city in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Harlan County.

History
Alma was founded in the spring of 1871 by a group of Union Pacific railroad laborers originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Harlan County was created by the Nebraska Legislature on June 3, 1871, and Alma was made the county seat on July 3, 1871. A dispute among the original settlers led to a dissolution of the town, but it was re-organized in 1874.

Alma's status as county seat was challenged by residents of Orleans, but an 1884 Nebraska Supreme Court decision affirmed Alma's status as seat of Harlan County. Alma officially incorporated in July 1881. The town was named after a daughter of one of the early settlers.

On January 13, 1880, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad reached Alma, providing a significant boost for local commerce and industry. In 1887, the Kansas City and Omaha Railroad also reached Alma. Telephone service reached Alma in June 1899. Electricity arrived with a steam power plant in 1906 and water service followed in 1907.

In 1935, major flooding of the nearby Republican River provided an impetus to build a dam on the river. The Army Corps of Engineers started construction of the Harlan County Dam on August 1, 1946, and completed work in November 1952. The lake thus created, Harlan County Reservoir, became one of Alma's top recreation destinations.

During World War II, Alma hosted a small number of captured German prisoners of war who were interned at Camp Atlanta in neighboring Phelps County and who were employed for farm work and other tasks in Harlan County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.85 sqmi, all land.

Alma is located at the junction of U.S. routes 136 and 183, at the northwest end of the Harlan County Reservoir.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,133 people, 502 households, and 303 families living in the city. The population density was 1332.9 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 702.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 502 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 49.6 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,214 people, 520 households, and 318 families living in the city. The population density was 1,744.7 PD/sqmi. There were 594 housing units at an average density of 853.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.18% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 520 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 28.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,315, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $17,065 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,795. About 9.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Major highways

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title: Alma, Nebraska


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Huntley, Nebraska

Huntley is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 44 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 44 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 125.7 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 68.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.4% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 47 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.6% were from 25 to 44; 47.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 67 people, 25 households, and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 190.3 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 79.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 25 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 38.8% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 139.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,375. There were 4.3% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

title: Huntley, Nebraska


text:
Orleans, Nebraska

Orleans is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 386 at the 2010 census.

History
Orleans was founded in the 1870s. It was likely named after Orleans, Massachusetts.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 386 people, 190 households, and 108 families living in the village. The population density was 643.3 PD/sqmi. There were 258 housing units at an average density of 430.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.5% Asian, and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the village was 50 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 425 people, 203 households, and 119 families living in the village. The population density was 701.9 PD/sqmi. There were 240 housing units at an average density of 396.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,179, and the median income for a family was $28,056. Males had a median income of $25,208 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,015. About 16.9% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Donald Roe Ross, United States federal court judge, was born in Orleans.
 * Robert E. Rundle, chemist and crystallographer
 * Constantine Scollen, missionary, was resident priest in 1896.
 * Eliza Suggs, author and temperance activist

title: Orleans, Nebraska


text:
Ragan, Nebraska

Ragan is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 38 at the 2010 census.

History
Ragan was platted in 1886 when the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway was extended to that point. It was named after a railroad-company lawyer.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 38 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the village. The population density was 152.0 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, and 44.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 50.5 years. 13.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 5.3% were from 25 to 44; 55.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 46 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 182.5 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 103.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.17% of the population.

There were 19 households, out of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and none 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 2.77.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 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 $32,083, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,758. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Ragan, Nebraska


text:
Republican City, Nebraska

Republican City is a village, despite its name, in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 150 at the 2010 census. The town is near the Harlan County Reservoir. At its peak in the 1950s the population was about 4 times larger than it is today.

History
Republican City was founded in 1871. It is named after the Republican River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 150 people, 76 households, and 47 families in the village. The population density was 454.5 PD/sqmi. There were 207 housing units at an average density of 627.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3%.

Of the 76 households 13.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.2% of households were one person and 15.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.51.

The median age in the village was 59.8 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 38.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 209 people, 107 households, and 69 families in the village. The population density was 633.8 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 661.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.52% White, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96%.

Of the 107 households 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 33.6% of households were one person and 20.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.43.

The age distribution was 12.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 11.0% from 25 to 44, 34.0% from 45 to 64, and 36.4% 65 or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $26,250, and the median family income was $32,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,863. About 6.9% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.2% of those sixty five or over.

title: Republican City, Nebraska


text:
Stamford, Nebraska

Stamford is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 183 at the 2010 census.

History
Stamford was laid out in 1887 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was likely named after Stamford, Connecticut which in turn was named after Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Stamford was incorporated as a village in 1907.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

The town is located 7 mi west of Orleans, 14 mi east of Beaver City, 10 mi southeast of Oxford and 13 mi north of Long Island, Kansas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 183 people, 82 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 389.4 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 217.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 90 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 426.0 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 215.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.03% White, 0.50% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 34.4% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $42,250. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,076. About 8.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.

title: Stamford, Nebraska


text:
Hamlet, Nebraska

Hamlet is a village in Hayes County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 57 at the 2010 census. A granary is located there, also an elementary school and a community hall, and two churches; otherwise, no other services or businesses.

History
Hamlet was originally called Hudson, and under the latter name a post office was established in 1890. In order to avoid repetition with another Hudson in the state, the town was renamed Hamlet in 1904 as it constituted a rural hamlet.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 28 households, and 18 families residing in the village. The population density was 183.9 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 112.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.7% White, 3.5% Asian, and 1.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 28 households, of which 10.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% 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 2.56.

The median age in the village was 54.6 years. 10.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7.1% were from 25 to 44; 49.2% were from 45 to 64; and 29.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 59.6% male and 40.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 54 people, 27 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 163.5 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 106.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.15% White, 1.85% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, and 48.1% were non-families. 48.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $16,667, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,704. There were no families and 8.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Hamlet, Nebraska


text:
Hayes Center, Nebraska

Hayes Center is a village in Hayes County, Nebraska, United States, which has served as that county's county seat since 1885. Its population, according to the 2010 U.S. census, was 214.

History
Hayes Center was founded in 1885. It was named from its position near the geographical center of Hayes County.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 214 people, 101 households, and 60 families in the village. The population density was 792.6 PD/sqmi. There were 122 housing units at an average density of 451.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 0.5% Asian, and 4.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.3%.

Of the 101 households 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 39.6% of households were one person and 22.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 46.8 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 240 people, 106 households, and 69 families in the village. The population density was 929.9 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 484.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 91.67% White, 0.42% Asian, 7.50% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.83%.

Of the 106 households 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 34.0% of households were one person and 18.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% 65 or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,114, and the median family income was $27,750. Males had a median income of $17,083 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,308. About 18.7% of families and 29.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.7% of those sixty five or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

Television
Hayes Center is the city of license for TV station KWNB, a satellite of Kearney, Nebraska, ABC affiliate KHGI-TV. The KWNB broadcast tower is located north of Hayes Center.

Sanctuary City for the Unborn
On April 6, 2021, Hayes Center became the first city in Nebraska to outlaw abortion by local ordinance, declaring itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn." The ordinance declares abortion to be "a murderous act of violence that purposefully and knowingly terminates a human life," and it outlaws abortion "at all times and at all stages of pregnancy." The only exception is for abortions performed "in response to a life-threatening physical condition aggravated by, caused by, or arising from a pregnancy" that "places the woman in danger of death or a serious risk of substantial impairment of a major bodily function unless an abortion is performed." The Hayes Center ordinance also declares abortion-inducing drugs to be contraband.

The city of Blue Hill, Nebraska followed suit and enacted a similar ordinance outlawing abortion on April 13, 2021.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, (R) has praised Hayes Center for its actions to outlaw abortion, issuing a statement that: "Nebraska is a pro-life state, and communities are working to recognize and protect innocent life in a variety of ways. The Biden-Harris Administration is pushing a radical, pro-abortion agenda, and Nebraska must do everything we can to stand against the abortion lobby.”

title: Hayes Center, Nebraska


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Culbertson, Nebraska

Culbertson is a village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 534 at the 2020 census.

History
Culbertson was founded in 1873 and served as the first county seat of Hitchcock County. It was named in honor of Alexander Culbertson, an Indian agent. The village of Culberton was incorporated in 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 595 people, 257 households, and 174 families residing in the village. The population density was 708.3 PD/sqmi. There were 291 housing units at an average density of 346.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 257 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 44.5 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 594 people, 251 households, and 184 families residing in the village. The population density was 702.7 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 343.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.32% White, 0.17% African American, 0.34% Native American, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 251 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $32,727, and the median income for a family was $39,875. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $17,212 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,238. About 3.5% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Steve Brooks, jockey. Born in a nearby rural area.
 * Carl L. Sackett, Former US Attorney for the District of Wyoming

title: Culbertson, Nebraska


text:
Stratton, Nebraska

Stratton is a village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census.

History
Stratton sprang up circa 1881 as a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was named for Mary Stratton, an original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 343 people, 168 households, and 99 families residing in the village. The population density was 797.7 PD/sqmi. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 504.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.0% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% 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 2.72.

The median age in the village was 52.5 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 31.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 396 people, 174 households, and 116 families residing in the village. The population density was 882.8 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 457.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White, 1.26% Native American, 0.25% Asian, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 174 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,375, and the median income for a family was $32,656. Males had a median income of $18,500 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,139. About 8.4% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Rita Bell (1893-1992), American singer
 * Jim Lankas, American football player
 * George Sauer, American football coach

title: Stratton, Nebraska


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Trenton, Nebraska

Trenton is a village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 516 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hitchcock County.

History
Trenton was platted in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Trenton, New Jersey.

Due to Trenton's location near the center of the county, and its position on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the seat of Hitchcock County was transferred there from the first county seat, Culbertson.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

Trenton Dam, impounding the Republican River, and its large reservoir called Lake Swanson, stand about two and one-half miles west of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 560 people, 264 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The population density was 965.5 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 565.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 264 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.2% were non-families. 43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 48.1 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 507 people, 246 households, and 138 families residing in the village. The population density was 878.7 PD/sqmi. There were 301 housing units at an average density of 521.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.62% White, 0.20% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 19.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,078, and the median income for a family was $34,271. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,057. About 13.7% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Tom Baker, Nebraska state legislator.

title: Trenton, Nebraska


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Atkinson, Nebraska

Atkinson is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,245 at the 2010 census.

History
The first settlement at Atkinson was made circa 1875. Atkinson was platted in 1880, when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Col. John Atkinson, an original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.63 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,245 people, 549 households, and 322 families living in the city. The population density was 763.8 PD/sqmi. There were 638 housing units at an average density of 391.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 549 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,244 people, 537 households, and 322 families living in the city. The population density was 932.8 PD/sqmi. There were 640 housing units at an average density of 479.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% 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 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,490, and the median income for a family was $36,094. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $17,656 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,085. About 10.0% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Hay Days is the town's main celebration, a 3-4 day celebration that takes place every August. Started in the early 1900s to celebrate the end of hay harvest season, the event now includes dances, a parade, games in the park, duck races, and more.

Education
Atkinson has one high school, West Holt High School.

Notable people

 * Jim Hendricks, folk musician
 * Jack Hoffman, cancer patient and fundraiser
 * Rodney L. Johnson, brigadier general in the United States Army
 * Meagan Winings, Miss Nebraska Teen USA 2004 and Miss Nebraska USA 2009

title: Atkinson, Nebraska


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Chambers, Nebraska

Chambers is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 268 at the 2010 census.

History
Chambers was founded in 1884 as a point on the mail route. It was named for B. F. Chambers, an agent at the United States General Land Office.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 268 people, 135 households, and 80 families living in the village. The population density was 262.7 PD/sqmi. There were 166 housing units at an average density of 162.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 54 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 333 people, 153 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was 331.6 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 171.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.70% White, 0.30% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 153 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $28,611. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,778 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,941. About 4.8% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest
Chambers annually hosts the Holt County Fair in August.

title: Chambers, Nebraska


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Emmet, Nebraska

Emmet is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48 at the 2010 census.

History
Emmet was founded in 1882 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Irish nationalist Robert Emmet.

Like much of Holt County, the Emmet area is well suited for production of wild hay. Early settlers cut it as a cash crop; in the 1920s, the Emmet-Elkhorn Valley Hay Company was founded; its name was later abbreviated to the Emmet Hay Company. The community describes itself as the "Biggest Little Haytown in the World".

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 48 people, 20 households, and 13 families living in the village. The population density was 184.6 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 92.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, and 35.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8.4% were from 25 to 44; 45.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 77 people, 26 households, and 21 families living in the village. The population density was 296.7 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 107.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.10% White, 1.30% African American, 2.60% from other races.

There were 26 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.2% were non-families. 19.2% 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 2.96 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 36.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $24,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,074. There were 23.8% of families and 27.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 40.0% of under eighteens and 44.4% of those over 64.

title: Emmet, Nebraska


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Ewing, Nebraska

Ewing is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 387 at the 2010 census.

History
Ewing was platted in 1882 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its postmaster, James Ewing.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census of 2010, there were 387 people, 165 households, and 103 families living in the village. The population density was 860.0 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 433.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 165 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% 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 2.97.

The median age in the village was 45.2 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census of 2000, there were 433 people, 192 households, and 115 families living in the village. The population density was 1,066.2 PD/sqmi. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 524.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 192 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $23,571 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,605. About 9.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Summerland Public Schools formed in 2020 after absorbing the Ewing school district.

Ewing was formerly in Ewing Public Schools.

Ewing High School is known for its sports, winning several state championships in recent years. It has won golf in 2003, 2005, and 2006, boys' basketball in 2006 and 2010, girls' basketball in 2007, 2008, and 2009. To add to their success in recent years the school has also won state championships in football and volleyball in 2008. In the 2008–2009 school year Ewing High School won the 2009 US Cellular Cup for being the best overall school for state activities. With the exception of the 2010 Boys Basketball team, Ewing High School has won the sportsmanship award in every state championship basketball season. Ewing High School won the 2010 US Cellular Cup for the boys division.

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Inman, Nebraska

Inman is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 129 as of the 2010 census.

History
Inman was platted in 1881 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William H. Inman, a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

The community is located on combined U.S. routes 20 and 275, southeast of O'Neill.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 129 people, 56 households, and 35 families living in the village. The population density was 444.8 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 217.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.8% Native American, and 1.6% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.83.

The median age in the village was 46.5 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 148 people, 62 households, and 43 families living in the village. The population density was 514.0 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 229.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.27% White, 2.70% Pacific Islander, and 2.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,964 versus $14,583 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,688. There were 17.5% of families and 25.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.1% of under eighteens and 36.8% of those over 64.

title: Inman, Nebraska


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O'Neill, Nebraska

O'Neill is a city in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,705 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Holt County.

History
O'Neill was platted in 1874. It was named for one of its founders, John O'Neill. O'Neill was originally settled largely by Irish immigrants.

The town was incorporated in 1882.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.38 sqmi, all land.

O'Neill is the official Irish capital of Nebraska. Cattle, potatoes, tomatoes, soybeans and corn are the major products produced near this town.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 3,705 people in 1,593 households, including 970 families, in the city. The population density was 1556.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,778 housing units at an average density of 747.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5%.

Of the 1,593 households 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 17.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age was 42.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 3,733 people in 1,554 households, including 988 families, in the city. The population density was 1,580.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,740 housing units at an average density of 736.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.53% White, 0.03% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

Of the 1,554 households 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.8% of households were one person and 17.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median household income was $30,815 and the median family income was $40,063. Males had a median income of $28,614 versus $18,627 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,998. About 5.0% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Saint Patrick's Day and the Summerfest in July are the town's main celebrations.

Museums and other points of interest
O'Neill houses the world's largest permanent shamrock. Made of colored concrete, it was installed in the main intersection of 4th & Douglas in 2000. Due to high traffic, each year the town repaints the shamrock for St. Patrick's Day as part of the town’s celebration.

Education
O'Neill has three high schools: St. Mary's Catholic School, O'Neill Public Jr/Sr. High School, and Word of Life Christian School.

Media
The Holt County Independent is O'Neill's local newspaper.

The local radio station is KBRX, 102.9FM, 1350AM. The FM band plays country music along with all the local news from the surrounding towns, while the AM band plays classic rock with a polka ("milking music") hour in the morning.

Transportation
Until 1992, O'Neill was served by the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company. The line, known as the "Cowboy Line", ran from Norfolk, Nebraska to Chadron. The line has since been removed and "railbanked"; it is now part of the Cowboy Trail, the longest bike trail in Nebraska.

O'Neill is also served by a former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy branch line from the Sioux City, Iowa vicinity. This line is now operated as the Nebraska Northeastern Railway.

The highways which go through O'Neill include U.S. Highway 20, U.S. Highway 275, and U.S. Highway 281.

Notable people

 * Clayton Danks (1879-1970), three-time Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo winner, model of Wyoming cowboy symbol; born in O'Neill in 1879
 * Helen Duhamel (1904–1991), Rapid City, South Dakota, businesswoman and broadcaster, attended St. Mary's Catholic School in O'Neill
 * Father Edward Flanagan, who established Boys Town, first served as a Catholic priest at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill
 * Mike Johanns, U.S. Senator, started career as attorney in O'Neill
 * Thomas Kearns, U.S. Senator, Utah mining, banking and railroad magnate, owner of Salt Lake Tribune, an O'Neill native
 * Moses Kinkaid, resident, Republican U.S. Representative from Nebraska and sponsor of Kinkaid Act, expanding the amount of land to be granted for homesteading plots
 * Debra Kolste, Wisconsin State Assembly member since 2013, was born in O'Neill
 * Frank Leahy, football coach at Notre Dame, member of College Football Hall of Fame, was born in O'Neill
 * John O'Neill, Irish-born officer in American Civil War, member of Fenian Brotherhood; led Fenian raids on Canada in 1866 and 1871
 * Harry Owens, bandleader and Academy Award-winning songwriter, was born in O'Neill
 * Jake Peetz, offensive assistant coach of NFL's Los Angeles Rams, is a native of O'Neill

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Page, Nebraska

Page is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census.

History
Page got its start in the 1880s, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for the Page family of pioneer settlers.

Geography
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 166 people, 75 households, and 49 families living in the village. The population density was 691.7 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 383.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White, 1.2% Native American, and 0.6% Asian.

There were 75 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.7% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 43.5 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 79 households, and 42 families living in the village. The population density was 642.8 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 389.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 79 households, out of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 45.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 15.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 31.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 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 $29,643, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,125 versus $30,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,286. About 13.0% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.7% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Marian Heiss Price - Former member of the Nebraska Legislature.

title: Page, Nebraska


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Stuart, Nebraska

Stuart is a village in Holt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 590 at the 2010 census.

History
Stuart was first settled in 1879. The town was named for Peter Stuart, the first postmaster. . Stuart grew around a depot established in 1881 on the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 590 people, 238 households, and 146 families living in the village. The population density was 440.3 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 199.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 238 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% 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 3.01.

The median age in the village was 47 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 625 people, 237 households, and 154 families living in the village. The population density was 1,000.5 PD/sqmi. There were 272 housing units at an average density of 435.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.24% White, 0.96% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $27,321, and the median income for a family was $38,500. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,342. About 12.7% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Stuart, Nebraska


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Mullen, Nebraska

Mullen is a village in Hooker County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 509 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Hooker County.

History
Mullen was laid out in 1888 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Charles Mullen, a railroad official. The only settlement in Hooker County, Mullen was designated the county seat and the first courthouse was completed in 1889. Mullen was incorporated as a village in 1907.

Geography
Mullen is located in the Nebraska Sandhills.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land. Mullen was named after Charles D. Mullen of Lincoln. At that time, Mullen was Chief Clerk for Mr. D.E. Thompson, Division Superintendent of the CB&Q Railroad.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 509 people, 232 households, and 139 families residing in the village. The population density was 1083.0 PD/sqmi. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 623.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 50.9 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 491 people, 236 households, and 139 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,307.8 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 823.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.78% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 28.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,989, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $16,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,532. About 2.8% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
The Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Polar Bear Tank Race is held each winter. Teams race down the Middle Loup River in eight foot stock tanks.

The Sharptail Shootout is held each year in September and is a timed competition for hunters to see who can bag the largest number of grouse with the least shots fired. The event has been held for more than twenty-five years.

Museums and other points of interest
The Hooker County Historical Museum has many exhibits including a display of the area’s wartime and peacetime military.

Parks and recreation
The Sand Hills Golf Club located outside Mullen ranks as one of the top courses in the world according to Golf Magazine's World Top 100. The Mullen Golf Club was originally established in 1924, and is a 9-hole course located on the west edge of Mullen. Originally a sand greens layout, the course was redesigned (including grass greens) in 1938 switching to grass greens in 1991.

Local businesses

 * 1st State Bank - 1st.BANK

Education
Mullen is part of the Mullen Public Schools School District. The district has an elementary school and high school. Students attend Mullen High School.

Transportation
There are no scheduled commercial flights that fly into Mullen or into Hooker County. The nearest airports with regular airline service are in North Platte and Alliance.

Media
The Hooker County Tribune is published in Mullen. It is a weekly newspaper featuring local news and events.

Notable people

 * Justin McBride, 2005 & 2007 PBR World Champion and country music singer
 * John Howell, safety on 2003 NFL Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers

title: Mullen, Nebraska