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Shickley, Nebraska

Shickley is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 343 at the 2020 census.

History
Shickley was established in the 1880s when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 341 people, 152 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was 1136.7 PD/sqmi. There were 163 housing units at an average density of 543.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 152 households, of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 47.9 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 376 people, 154 households, and 111 families living in the village. The population density was 1,280.2 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 578.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.87% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.60% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $49,750. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,257. About 0.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Strang, Nebraska

Strang is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 34 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

Strang is located along U.S. 81, and slightly south of Nebraska Highway 74. Nebraska Spur 30D, known locally as Main Street, passes through central Strang.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29 people, 13 households, and 8 families residing in the village. The population density was 241.7 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 158.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100% white.

There were 13 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 32 people, 15 households, and 9 families residing in the village. The population density was 264.8 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 165.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100% white.

There were 15 households, out of which 20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, and 40% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 40.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,554. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

History
Strang had its start in the 1880s by the building of the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad through that territory.

Strang was first settled in 1886, and was known as Media. About a month later, it became known as Bixby because it was thought that Media sounded like too many other towns in the area. In April 1886, the settlement was renamed Strang after A. L. Strang donated a windmill and water pump to the town. That windmill still stands today in downtown Strang, on Main Street. Around the turn of the century, fires ravaged the town. The two largest and most destructive fires occurred on October 10, 1899, and July 12, 1934. The fire of 1934 consumed one town block, including the post office, grocery store, cafe, and a residence.

Historic sites
The following buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places:
 * Strang Town Hall/jail juilding
 * Belle Prairie Township Hall Building
 * Strang Public School

Education
Strang Public School is listed on the national register of historic places. The school was closed in 2007.

Library
Strang has a public library, located on Main Street.

Museum
The village of Strang owns the Strang Museum, which is located along Main Street and contains articles from the early settlement of that area.

Parks

 * Strang City Park, equipped with picnic tables, grills, and hook-up facilities for campers.
 * Pumper Park, a small children's playground.
 * Elmer Messman Memorial Field, a softball and baseball field.

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Bloomington, Nebraska

Bloomington is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 103 at the 2010 census.

History
Bloomington was established in 1872 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point. It was likely named after the city of Bloomington, Illinois.

It once served as county seat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 49 households, and 27 families residing in the village. The population density was 128.8 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 92.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the village was 51.5 years. 14.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 124 people, 60 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 155.6 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 100.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.58% White, 0.81% Native American, and 1.61% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.07 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 34.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $24,250. Males had a median income of $20,208 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,334. There were 12.9% of families and 22.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.8% of under eighteens and 19.2% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Kid Willson, baseball player

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Campbell, Nebraska

Campbell is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 347 at the 2010 census.

History
Campbell was platted in 1886 on behalf of the railroad. Campbell was the name of one of the founders.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 347 people, 143 households, and 89 families residing in the village. The population density was 846.3 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 419.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 1.2% Native American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 143 households, of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 49.3 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 387 people, 151 households, and 101 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,068.9 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 502.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.19% White, 0.26% Native American, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 151 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% 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 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $33,438. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,594. About 7.4% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person
Professional baseball player Barney Koch was born in Campbell in 1923.

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Franklin, Nebraska

Franklin is a city in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 941 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County.

History
Franklin was founded in the 1870s. It was named for Benjamin Franklin.

Former Nebraska Governor, Ashton Shallenberger, collapsed and then died a few moments later while giving a speech in Franklin on February 22, 1938.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,000 people, 443 households, and 264 families living in the city. The population density was 1010.1 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 524.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 443 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,026 people, 440 households, and 272 families living in the city. The population density was 1,028.4 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 499.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.42% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 440 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

Age spread: 22.8% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,315, and the median income for a family was $32,639. Males had a median income of $25,156 versus $16,739 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,181. About 7.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Frank W. Cyr, an educator known as "Father of the Yellow School Bus", was born in Franklin.
 * Archie E. Mitchell - Christian missionary
 * Clarence Mitchell - Major League Baseball pitcher

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Hildreth, Nebraska

Hildreth is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 378 at the 2010 census.

History
Hildreth was founded in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Carson Hildreth, one of the original owners of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 378 people, 177 households, and 113 families residing in the village. The population density was 663.2 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 338.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 1.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.8% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the village was 46.4 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 370 people, 172 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density was 671.5 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 346.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.73% White, and 0.27% from two or more races.

There were 172 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.63.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $37,361. Males had a median income of $30,673 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,066. About 8.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Pierce Lyden (1908-1998) American actor, author, and recipient of the Golden Boot Award

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Naponee, Nebraska

Naponee (Mississauga: naapanne; "flour") is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 106 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

Naponee is situated near the Republican River, approximately 3 mi downstream from Harlan County Dam, and about 2 mi south of U.S. Route 136.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 52 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 460.9 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 365.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 0.9% Asian, and 2.8% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 17.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% 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 2.50.

The median age in the village was 52 years. 14.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 33% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 132 people, 55 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 567.6 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 382.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.24% White, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% 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 2.78.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $33,250. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,866. There were 12.2% of families and 12.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.5% of under eighteens and 6.5% of those over 64.

History
The first settlers to the Naponee area arrived in 1869. Naponee's name originates with Napanee, Ontario, the hometown of a Canadian who fought in the Civil War and bought land along the Republican River. A post office was established in Naponee in 1871. In 1877, the first store opened and was followed by the village's first survey 1879. Railroad service arrived in 1879 with the Burlington Railroad reaching town. Incorporation of the village of Naponee took place on November 30, 1909. Like many places, Naponee suffered in the Great Depression and major dust storms and flooding of the Republican River in 1935 compounded these woes. Construction of the nearby Harlan County Dam in the 1940s nearly doubled the population from 200 to 400. Today Naponee remains a rural community with a stable population.

Notable person

 * David Janssen, film and television actor

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Riverton, Nebraska

Riverton is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 89 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office was established in Riverton in 1871. Riverton was incorporated as a village in 1880.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 89 people, 46 households, and 24 families in the village. The population density was 228.2 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 197.4 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 96.6% White and 3.4% from two or more races.

Of the 46 households, 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.8% were non-families. 43.5% of households were one person, and 15.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.58.

The median age in the village was 51.8 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.7% were from 45 to 64; and 27% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 145 people, 63 households, and 38 families in the village. The population density was 368.8 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 190.8 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 98.62% White, 0.69% Asian, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07%.

There were 63 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.9% of households were one person, and 25.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 29.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.0 males.

The median household income was $19,750, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,936. There were 16.2% of families and 35.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 46.4% of under eighteens and 20.8% of those over 64.

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Upland, Nebraska

Upland is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 143 at the 2010 census.

History
Upland was incorporated as a village in 1894. It was so named due to its lofty elevation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 143 people, 58 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 348.8 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 202.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 42.5 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 35% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% 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 179 people, 70 households, and 51 families residing in the village. The population density was 433.9 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 213.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.77% White, 1.68% Native American, 0.56% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 70 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% 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 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,792, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,284. About 12.1% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.7% of those 65 or over.

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Curtis, Nebraska

Curtis is a city in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 939 at the 2010 census.

Description
Curtis describes itself as "Nebraska's Easter City", and presents an annual pageant on Palm Sunday. The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture is located in Curtis.

History
Curtis was laid out in 1886, soon after the railroad was extended to that point. The community has the name of a trapper who operated in the area. Curtis is home to Medicine Valley Schools, which was formed in 1969. The school name is derived from its location in the Medicine Creek Valley.

In 2021, the town proposed a program to increase the population offering free land if you have a house built and financial incentives for enrolling children into the public school system.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 939 people, 365 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was 782.5 PD/sqmi. There were 426 housing units at an average density of 355.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 365 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 36.7% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 27.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 23.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 832 people, 336 households, and 193 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.0 PD/sqmi. There were 381 housing units at an average density of 317.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.88% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 336 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 18.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 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 city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $36,458. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $16,324 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,943. About 14.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 sqmi, all land.

title: Curtis, Nebraska


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Eustis, Nebraska

Eustis is a village in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 401 at the 2010 census.

History
Eustis got its start in the year 1886, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for Percy Sprague Eustis, a railroad official. Eustis was incorporated as a village in 1888.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 401 people, 180 households, and 118 families residing in the village. The population density was 954.8 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 488.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.1% 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 2.23 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 47.8 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 464 people, 187 households, and 126 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,150.1 PD/sqmi. There were 210 housing units at an average density of 520.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,205, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $17,321 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,618. About 5.2% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Clayton Keith Yeutter - United States Secretary of Agriculture (1989–1991).
 * Ralph G. Brooks - 29th Governor of Nebraska.

title: Eustis, Nebraska


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Maywood, Nebraska

Maywood is a village in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 261 at the 2010 census.

History
Maywood was founded in the 1880s. It was named for May Woods, the daughter of Israel Woods, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 261 people, 117 households, and 76 families residing in the village. The population density was 414.3 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 231.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 2.68.

The median age in the village was 43.3 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% 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 331 people, 125 households, and 90 families residing in the village. The population density was 699.2 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 291.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.89% White, 0.91% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 125 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,818, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $29,531 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,303. About 5.7% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Maywood, Nebraska


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Moorefield, Nebraska

Moorefield is a village in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 32 at the 2010 census.

History
First settled in the 1870s, Moorefield became a railroad town in 1886 when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad extended a line to it. Moorefield was named for the original owner of the town site.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 32 people, 16 households, and 10 families residing in the village. The population density was 188.2 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 141.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 37.5% 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 2.00 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age in the village was 50 years. 3.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 15.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 59.3% were from 45 to 64; and 6.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 59.4% male and 40.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 52 people, 19 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 310.9 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 113.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, and 26.3% were non-families. 26.3% 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 2.74 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 19.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 136.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,481. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * Slonnie Sloniger (1896-1969), aviation pioneer

title: Moorefield, Nebraska


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Stockville, Nebraska

Stockville is a village in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 25 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Frontier County.

History
A band of Oglala Dakota called the Cut-off Oglala took up residence near Stockville in 1870. In the same year white cattlemen began to settle near Medicine Creek. In fall 1872, the Oglala chief Whistler and two more Oglala were murdered, probably by white bison hunters, and in 1873-1874 the Oglala departed the valley to reside on a reservation.

Stockville was founded in 1872. Its name refers to the livestock of the many ranchers in the area.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 11 households, and 8 families residing in the village. The population density was 96.2 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 73.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White and 4.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 11 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.7% were married couples living together, and 27.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 62.8 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 8% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 40% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 36 people, 17 households, and 10 families residing in the village. The population density was 137.9 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 76.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.56% of the population.

There were 17 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $35,714. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,329. There were no families and 4.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Frank B. Morrison, 31st Governor of Nebraska

title: Stockville, Nebraska


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Arapahoe, Nebraska

Arapahoe is a city in Furnas County, in the southern part of the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. The population of the rural town was 1,026 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

History
In the spring of 1871, the Arapahoe Town Company was formed in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, under the leadership of Captain E. B. Murphy, for the purpose of establishing a settlement in the Republican River valley. The townsite was surveyed on July 18, 1871. It was named for the Arapaho tribe of Native Americans who occupied this area.

A post office was established in Arapahoe in 1872. A sawmill and gristmill were constructed on Muddy Creek, west of the town; the sawmill provided timber for early construction.

In 1873, Furnas County was organized by the state legislature, with Arapahoe designated as the county seat. The designation was challenged by Beaver City; an 1873 county election, followed by extensive litigation, moved the county seat to Beaver City in 1876.

The city's first newspaper was the Pioneer, established in 1879. In 1882, the Arapahoe Public Mirror was established to support the Democratic Party in the county. The Public Mirror is still in operation; in 1924, it absorbed the Holbrook Observer. In 1978, it acquired the Elwood Bulletin, which it continues to publish under that name.

The Arapahoe Telephone Company was established in 1904. In the 1930s, during the Great Depression, a WPA project constructed a swimming pool and solarium at the city park, which had been part of the city's original layout.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 1,026 people, 452 households and 258 families residing in the city. The population density was 1036.4 /sqmi. There were 515 housing units at an average density of 520.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 95.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 452 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.7% 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 2.91.

The median age was 46.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,028 people, 456 households and 280 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.1 PD/sqmi. There were 522 housing units at an average density of 536.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.57% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 456 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% 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 2.86.

23.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median household income was $29,500 and the median family income was $36,750. Males had a median income of $28,365 and females $20,795. The per capita income was $15,191. About 6.1% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Arno B. Cammerer, third director of the U.S. National Park Service

title: Arapahoe, Nebraska


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Beaver City, Nebraska

Beaver City is a city in Furnas County, on the southern border of Nebraska, United States. The population was 609 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Furnas County.

History
Beaver City was platted in 1872. It was named after Beaver Creek, which was named for the abundance of North American beaver.

United States Senator George W. Norris (R-Nebraska) began his law career in Beaver City, moving here after law school at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He later moved to McCook, a larger city.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 609 people, 278 households, and 154 families residing in the city. The population density was 615.2 PD/sqmi. There were 357 housing units at an average density of 360.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 278 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.6% were non-families. 40.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 47.1 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 641 people, 281 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 669.6 PD/sqmi. There were 348 housing units at an average density of 363.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.97% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.87% of the population.

There were 281 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,443, and the median income for a family was $38,594. Males had a median income of $25,234 versus $16,944 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,701. About 9.0% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Beaver City, Nebraska


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Cambridge, Nebraska

Cambridge is a city in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,063 at the 2010 census.

History
Cambridge was originally called Pickletown, and under the latter name was laid out in the 1870s by J. W. Pickle. When the railroad was built through the settlement in 1880, the town was renamed Cambridge by railroad officials. The etymology of the name is uncertain: it may have been named after Cambridge, Massachusetts, or after Cambridge in England.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, all land. Cambridge is located on the western bank of Medicine Creek near its junction with the Republican River. Local points of interest include the W. H. Faling House.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,063 people, 490 households, and 272 families residing in the city. The population density was 793.3 PD/sqmi. There were 589 housing units at an average density of 439.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 490 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 47.6 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,041 people, 486 households, and 282 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,287.3 PD/sqmi. There were 545 housing units at an average density of 674.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 486 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,913, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $28,214 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,673. About 4.5% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Cambridge Public Schools serves Cambridge. The school district has only 1 high school: Cambridge High School.

title: Cambridge, Nebraska


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Edison, Nebraska

Edison is a village in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 133 at the 2010 census.

History
The first post office in Edison was established in 1880, and was named for Edward "Eddie" Rohr, the postmaster's son. Edison was incorporated as a village in 1907.

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 133 people, 60 households, and 36 families residing in the village. The population density was 492.6 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 311.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the village was 45.4 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 66 households, and 46 families residing in the village. The population density was 594.4 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 343.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 66 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 25.8% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $24,250, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $19,375 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,330. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.0% of those over 64.

title: Edison, Nebraska


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Hendley, Nebraska

Hendley is a village in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 20 at the 2020 census.

History
Hendley was named by the railroad in 1887 when they built a new line to a small settlement called Lyndon that had existed since the 1870s.

A post office was established in Hendley in 1888 and, while no longer in a standalone building, remains in operation within the small convenience store located on the southeast corner of Grant Avenue and 3rd Street.

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 24 people, 14 households, and 4 families residing in the village. The population density was 114.3 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 104.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 14 households, of which 28.6% were married couples living together and 71.4% were non-families. 50.0% 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 1.71 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the village was 56 years. 8.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.6% were from 25 to 44; 54.2% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 66.7% male and 33.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 16 households, and 9 families residing in the village. The population density was 179.2 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 103.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.11% White, 5.26% from other races, and 2.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.89% of the population.

There were 16 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $50,625 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,550. There were 33.3% of families and 26.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Hendley, Nebraska


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Holbrook, Nebraska

Holbrook is a village in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 207 at the 2010 census.

History
Holbrook was originally called Burton's Bend. When the railroad was built through the neighborhood circa 1880, the settlement was renamed Holbrook after a railroad official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 207 people, 90 households, and 56 families residing in the village. The population density was 1293.8 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 806.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.5% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.8% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% 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 2.79.

The median age in the village was 43.8 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,119 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 617 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.44% White, 0.44% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% 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 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,313, and the median income for a family was $30,875. Males had a median income of $19,000 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,588. About 12.3% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Holbrook, Nebraska


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Wilsonville, Nebraska

Wilsonville is a village in Furnas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 93 at the 2010 census.

History
Wilsonville was first settled in 1872 under the name “Wild Turkey”. A post office was established on April 18, 1873. On December 16, 1873, the name was officially changed from Wild Turkey to Wilsonville in honor of L.M. and Carlos Wilson, two brothers that were merchants and stockman.

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 93 people, 45 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The population density was 344.4 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 307.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 1.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 45 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, and 31.1% were non-families. 31.1% 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 2.07 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the village was 54.1 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15% were from 25 to 44; 43% were from 45 to 64; and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 118 people, 57 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 440.1 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 339.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.46% White, 0.85% Native American, 1.69% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 2.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,863. There were 5.6% of families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 5.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Alvin Lee Marts - USS Marts (DE-174) named for him.

title: Wilsonville, Nebraska


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Adams, Nebraska

Adams is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 604 at the 2020 census.

History
The area that would become the village of Adams was initially colonized by the namesake of the settlement, an Indiana pioneer named Tyler Adams (1808-1887). Adams arrived in 1857; however, the village of Adams did not exist until John O. Adams negotiated deals with a railroad company that intended to set tracks through his land in 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land. The village lies approximately twenty-five miles south of the state capital city of Lincoln.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 573 people, 197 households, and 141 families residing in the village. The population density was 987.9 PD/sqmi. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 374.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.7% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.4% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% 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 2.84.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 17.6% were from 45 to 64; and 28.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 489 people, 187 households, and 123 families residing in the village. The population density was 821.8 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 336.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.18% White, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% 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 2.85.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 14.7% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $17,431 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,243. About 1.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
The village of Adams is the location of three churches, all of which pertaining to denominations of traditional Protestantism. Of the three, the American Lutheran Church is the only non-Methodist church within the village's borders. A chapel is also located within the Gold Crest Retirement Center, which is also located within the boundaries of Adams.

Culture
Two marked festivals occur in the village of Adams annually. The first of the two is centered around American Independence Day celebrations and encompasses volleyball and softball sporting events, a village-wide barbecue, and a fireworks show; this takes place on the first Saturday of every July. A second event celebrated in the village is Adams Community Days, which hosts both volleyball, golf, and softball sporting events; another pan-village barbecue, and several tractor pull events.

Education
The village of Adams is home to both the offices and facilities of the Daniel Freeman Public School district, a Class 3 entity composed of Freeman Elementary School and Freeman High School. The school district is one of four school districts serving Gage County.

Healthcare
The village of Adams is home to the Adams Primary Care Clinic, a satellite of the Saint Elizabeth Physician Network spearheaded by Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in the state capital of Lincoln. It also houses the Lake Crest Pharmacy, which serves Adams and neighboring communities as well. Offices pertaining to orthodontics, dentistry, and optometry are located in the village of Adams, although all three are secondary to the main offices in the city of Lincoln to the north.

title: Adams, Nebraska


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Barneston, Nebraska

Barneston is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.

History
The present-day town of Barneston was settled at the site of one of the largest Oto villages in the 19th century. The agency and a trading post were located there. Barneston was founded by a French fur trapper who was married to an Oto woman.

Barnestown was platted in 1884 when the Marysville and Blue Valley Railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after Francis M. Barnes, an early settler.

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 116 people, 48 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 483.3 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 229.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.1% White and 6.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.6% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 37.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 49 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 515.9 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 241.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.18% White and 0.82% Native American. Other races including Hispanics or Latinos were 3.28% of the population.

There were 49 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $31,429 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,255. There were 10.3% of families and 14.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.8% of under eighteens and 23.5% of those over 64.

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Beatrice, Nebraska

Beatrice is a city in and the county seat of Gage County, Nebraska, United States. Its population was 12,261 at the 2020 census, making it the 15th most populous city in Nebraska. Beatrice is located approximately 25 miles south of Lincoln on the Big Blue River.

History
Gage County was one of the 19 counties originally established by the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1854. At the time of its establishment, there were no settlers living within its boundaries.

In 1857, the steamboat Hannibal, carrying 300 passengers up the Missouri River from St. Louis, Missouri to Nebraska City, Nebraska, ran aground near Kansas City, Missouri. While it was stranded, 35 of the passengers agreed to form the "Nebraska Association", under which name they would unite in seeking a townsite and establishing a settlement in the territory.

After reaching Nebraska City, the Association divided itself into two exploratory parties, one of which went directly westward and the other southwest. The latter party located the site of Beatrice, at the point where the DeRoin Trail crossed the Big Blue River, and the whole Association decided to settle there. The settlement was named after Julia Beatrice Kinney, the 17-year-old daughter of Judge John F. Kinney, a member of the Association.

The Territorial Legislature selected Beatrice as the county seat of Gage County in 1857. The decision was challenged by Blue Springs, but was confirmed by the Legislature in 1859. In 1864, the Legislature dissolved the original Clay County (not the current Clay County, Nebraska), dividing its land between Gage and Lancaster Counties. The addition of this ground in the north placed Beatrice near the center of the enlarged county, strengthening its claim to the county seat. It continues to hold that position today.

Homestead Act
In 1862, the U.S. Congress passed the Homestead Act, which allowed settlers to claim 160 acre of government land for a nominal fee. The law went into effect on January 1, 1863. Just after midnight on that day, Daniel Freeman persuaded a clerk to open the local Land Office so that he could file a claim for a homestead located 4 mi west of Beatrice. His is regarded as the first of the 417 applications filed that day.

In 1936, Congress created Homestead National Monument of America on the site of Freeman's claim.

Early development
The Big Blue River was both a help and a hindrance to the development of Beatrice. It provided the town with a water source, and produced ample power to operate the mills that were among the town's first industries. However, it represented a major obstacle to travelers on the Oregon Trail route; and floods frequently destroyed the dams and bridges in the area. Not until 1890 was a Big Blue bridge built in Beatrice that could survive for decades.

In 1871, the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad constructed a line from Lincoln, Nebraska to Beatrice. In 1879, the Union Pacific Railroad built a line joining Beatrice to Marysville, Kansas. By 1890, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad had also run tracks through Beatrice.

On August 3, 1892, future president William McKinley, then governor of Ohio, gave a campaign speech in Beatrice.

The former international foods conglomerate, Beatrice Foods, (now a part of ConAgra Foods) was founded in Beatrice in 1894 as The Beatrice Creamery Company, by George Everett Haskell and William W. Bosworth.

Beatrice State Developmental Center
In 1885, the Nebraska legislature enacted legislation to establish the Institution for Feeble Minded Youth near Beatrice, subject to the city's donating a suitable parcel of land. Beatrice donated 40 acres, located 2 mi east of the city limits, and the first residents were admitted in 1887.

Over the following decades, the institution expanded greatly. By 1935, there were 1171 residents living on 519 acre. The institution was largely self-supporting, operating a farm on which the residents did much of the work; in 1935, 346 acre were under cultivation.

In 1945, the institution was renamed the Beatrice State Home. Its resident population peaked at about 2300 in the late 1960s. From there it declined: new restrictions had been imposed on the use of unpaid labor by residents of institutions, and there was a national trend toward deinstitutionalization. In 1975, the Horacek v. Exon lawsuit was settled with a consent decree whereunder many of the residents of the Beatrice State Home were transferred to community-based mental health facilities. In that year, the institution's name was changed to the current Beatrice State Developmental Center.

A 2006 investigation by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revealed a number of severe deficiencies at the Center; after two years of appeals, the Center lost its Medicaid certification in 2009.

As of 2011, the Center served about 175 clients. The majority had been diagnosed with "severe" or "profound" retardation; nearly all suffered from two or more other disabling conditions.

Geography
Beatrice is located at 40.26833°N, -96.74306°W (40.268449, -96.743192). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.11 sqmi, of which 9.02 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 12,261 people, 5,550 households, and 2,907 families in Beatrice. The population density was 1,293.4 per square mile (499.4/km$2$). There were 6,363 housing units at an average density of 671.2 per square mile (259.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 91.59% (11,230) white, 1.04% (127) black or African-American, 0.55% (67) Native American, 0.73% (89) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 1.19% (146) from other races, and 4.9% (601) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.0% (345) of the population.

Of the 5,550 households, 20.6% had children under the age of 18; 39.4% were married couples living together; 34.4% had a female householder with no husband present. 41.5% of households consisted of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.8.

20.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $42,103 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,670) and the median family income $59,107 (+/- $6,583). Males had a median income of $34,698 (+/- $3,160) versus $23,972 (+/- $6,964) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,124 (+/- $2,347). Approximately, 10.8% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,459 people, 5,509 households, and 3,296 families living in the city. The population density was 1381.3 PD/sqmi. There were 6,075 housing units at an average density of 673.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 5,509 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% 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 2.82.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,496 people, 5,395 households, and 3,301 families living in the city. The population density was 1,666.7 PD/sqmi. There were 5,818 housing units at an average density of 776.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.50% White, 0.34% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 5,395 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% 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 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,735, and the median income for a family was $42,472. Males had a median income of $29,976 versus $21,303 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,816. About 7.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions

 * Beatrice Speedway
 * Gage County Museum, housed in the 1906 Burlington Railroad Depot and operated by the Gage County Historical Society
 * Homestead National Monument of America
 * Homestead Trail
 * Community Players Theatre

Notable people

 * George D. Baker (1868–1933), motion picture director of the silent film era
 * The Beatrice Six, a group of people wrongly convicted in 1989 of a 1985 rape and murder, exonerated in 2009
 * Eudora Stone Bumstead (1860–1892), poet, hymnwriter
 * Cam Jurgens, NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles
 * Clara Bewick Colby (1846–1916), author
 * Gene L. Coon (1924–1973), screenwriter and television producer
 * Jim Faulkner (1899–1962), baseball player
 * John P. Fulton (1902–1966), special effects supervisor and cinematographer
 * Jim Gillette (b. 1967), glam metal rock musician and lead singer, most notably with Nitro
 * Homestead Harmonizers, chorus formed in 1988
 * Peter Jansen (1852–1923), sheep rancher, Nebraska state representative and senator
 * Weldon Kees (1914–1955), poet, critic, novelist, and short story writer
 * Oliver Kirk (1884–1960), won two gold medals in boxing at the 1904 Summer Olympics
 * Lou Ann Linehan (b. 1955), member of Nebraska Legislature
 * Kevin Meyer (b. 1956), Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
 * Xavier Omon (b. 1985), NFL football player
 * Algernon Paddock (1830–1897), U.S. Senator from Nebraska
 * Pid Purdy (1904–1951), athlete who played both Major League Baseball and National league football
 * Janet Shaw (1919–2001), film actress
 * Robert Taylor (1911–1969), film and television actor
 * Edward Wight Washburn (1881–1934), chemist
 * Dora V. Wheelock (1847–1923), temperance activist and writer

In popular culture
Beatrice is the setting for The Gallows, a 2015 found footage movie that was co-written, co-directed and co-produced by Chris Lofing, a graduate of Beatrice High School.

A popular story was circulated about a near-miss that occurred in Beatrice, when, at 7:25 pm on March 1, 1950, a church was destroyed by a natural gas explosion five minutes after a scheduled choir practice was to start, but no one was injured because all fifteen members were late, and thus not present at the time of the explosion. Snopes.com identified this as a true event. It was covered in an episode of Unsolved Mysteries.

In June 2022, HBO Max released a documentary series titled Mind Over Murder about the Beatrice Six, a group of acquaintances who were falsely convicted of a 1985 rape and murder that took place in Beatrice.

A 1970 science fiction novel "The House in November" by Keith Laumer takes place largely in Beatrice, Nebraska.

title: Beatrice, Nebraska


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Blue Springs, Nebraska

Blue Springs is a city in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 282 at the 2020 census.

History
Blue Springs was founded in the 1850s. It was named for the local springs, long thought by Native Americans thought to hold medicinal powers.

The first post office in Blue Springs was established in 1861.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, of which 0.77 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 331 people, 147 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 429.9 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 223.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 147 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 19.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.6% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 383 people, 166 households, and 111 families living in the city. The population density was 485.6 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 229.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.30% White, 3.13% Native American, 0.26% Pacific Islander, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 166 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $17,614 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,269. About 17.1% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Blue Springs Public Schools are part of the Southern School District, which includes one elementary school (Southern Elementary School, located in Blue Springs) and one high school, Southern High School.

Notable person
Guy Chamberlin, member of College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame

title: Blue Springs, Nebraska


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Clatonia, Nebraska

Clatonia is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 263 at the 2020 census.

History
Clatonia was platted in as a town 1892 when the railroad was extended to that point, although a German settlement had existed at the site since about 1869. Clatonia took its name from Clatonia Creek. The name appears ultimately to be derived from Henry Clay. Clatonia was incorporated as a village in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 231 people, 109 households, and 64 families living in the village. The population density was 825.0 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.9% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 46.2 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 120 households, and 78 families living in the village. The population density was 1,034.8 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 485.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.73% White, 0.73% Native American, 1.09% Asian, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,281, and the median income for a family was $38,929. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,386. About 4.8% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Clatonia, Nebraska