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Rushville, Nebraska

Rushville is a city in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States, in the remote Sandhills Region. Its population was 890 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of government of Sheridan County.

Description
Rushville was named from Rush Creek. In the Lakota language, Rushville is known as Owátȟokšu or Iwátȟokšu Otȟúŋwahe, meaning "Place where things are transported" or "Transportation City".

History
Rushville was platted in 1885 when the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railway was extended to that point. Rushville was incorporated in October 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 399 households, and 226 families living in the city. The population density was 773.9 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 433.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.8% White, 0.6% African American, 21.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 399 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% 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 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 999 people, 419 households, and 266 families living in the city. The population density was 857.2 PD/sqmi. There were 518 housing units at an average density of 444.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.68% White, 0.10% African American, 18.32% Native American, 0.30% from other races, and 3.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.7% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, 25.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% was from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,361, and the median income for a family was $36,100. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,586. About 13.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John Gottschalk (b. 1943) - Retired publisher of the Omaha World-Herald and National president of the Boy Scouts of America
 * Kelly Stouffer (b. 1964) - NFL quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, who graduated from Rushville High School
 * Hubert Stowitts (1892-1953) - Painter and dancer

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Ashton, Nebraska

Ashton is a village in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 194 at the 2010 census.

History
Ashton was incorporated as a village in 1889, soon after the railroad established a depot there. An early settler being a native of Ashton, Illinois, caused the name to be selected.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 194 people, 92 households, and 54 families residing in the village. The population density was 328.8 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 193.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 92 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 35.9% 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 2.11 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 48.7 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.9% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.1% 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 237 people, 102 households, and 67 families residing in the village. The population density was 406.4 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 205.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.89% White, 0.42% Native American, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 102 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 31.4% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,969. Males had a median income of $21,591 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,909. About 3.2% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those 65 or over.

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Hazard, Nebraska

Hazard is a village in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 70 at the 2010 census.

History
Hazard was established in 1886 when the Grand Island & Wyoming Central Railroad was extended to that point.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 70 people, 34 households, and 17 families residing in the village. The population density was 269.2 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 157.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 34 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% 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 2.06 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.6% were from 25 to 44; 17.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 66 people, 34 households, and 19 families residing in the village. The population density was 260.7 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 154.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 34 households, out of which 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.2% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 31.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,629. There were no families and 6.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 21.1% of those over 64.

Popular culture
Hazard was the setting of the Richard Marx song "Hazard". Marx arrived at the name because he liked the lyric "this old Nebraska town." He wrote to Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, asking for a list of Nebraska towns with two syllables and found Hazard ideal for its double meaning (The lyrics refer to a river, which the real Hazard does not possess; however, there is a muddy creek).

Although the song did not cast the town in a positive light, the residents invited Marx to be Grand Marshal at Sherman County's Fourth of July parade in 1993, an invite that the singer accepted.

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Litchfield, Nebraska

Litchfield is a village in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 262 at the 2010 census.

History
Litchfield was platted in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was likely named after Litchfield, Connecticut.

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 262 people, 121 households, and 78 families residing in the village. The population density was 873.3 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 470.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.6% White and 0.4% Native American.

There were 121 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 48.3 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 124 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was 926.5 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 486.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% 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 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $31,806. Males had a median income of $25,313 versus $16,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,986. About 10.8% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.5% of those 65 or over.

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Loup City, Nebraska

Loup City is a city in and the county seat of Sherman County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,173 at the 2010 census. Loup City is close to the Middle Loup River, and about 5 mi from Sherman Reservoir.

History
The first settlement at Loup City was made in the mid 1860s. Loup City was platted in 1864, and designated county seat. Loup City was named after the Loup River.

During the Great Depression, Loup City was the site of a clash between radical leftists, influenced by Mother Bloor, who clashed with area residents in June 1934 following efforts by Communists to organize the workers of a poultry processing plant.

The completion of Sherman Reservoir in 1963 added tourism to the area's economic base.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,173 people, 702 households, and 263 families residing in the city. The population density was 1094.7 PD/sqmi. There were 996 housing units at an average density of 605.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 704 households, of which 88.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 0.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 3.1% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals; 20.4% consisted of someone who was 65 years of age or older and living alone. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 27.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.

Culture
For many years Loup City has proclaimed itself as the "Polish capital of Nebraska," due to a significant Polish population (see Polonia). "Polish Days" is an annual community event held on the first weekend of June. The town's Catholic church, Saint Josaphat's, features stained glass windows commemorating area families, most with Polish names. The windows were salvaged from the previous St. Josaphat's and date from the early 1900s.

The early Loup City settlement has been depicted in the 2014 movie The Homesman.

Recreation
Sherman Dam – 2,845-acre lake and 4,721 land acres. Primitive camping includes 360 non-pad sites. Facilities include picnic tables, shelters, water, dumpstation, modern restrooms, vault toilets, four boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, coin-operated showers and concession.

Bowman Recreation Area – Bowman Lake, located one mile west of Loup City, is a 23-acre area lying adjacent to the Loup River and features a 20-acre man made lake. It offers picnicking, fishing and primitive camping.

Jenners Park – At one time, Jenner's Park was home to amusement rides and a zoo. Today, the park is home to a disc golf course, two picnic shelters, outdoor grills, playground equipment, and an outdoor recreation area.

Loup City Swimming Pool – Newly built in 2000, the Loup City pool has a water slide, diving board, basketball hoop, mushroom, and zero depth entry.

Loup City Golf Course – A 9-hole course located one mile west of Loup City. The par 36 course has mature trees, a creek, and several ponds.

Petersen Park Ball Fields – Two newly developed baseball fields used for T-ball teams to high school softball teams. The park also includes a playground area for younger children.

Notable people

 * Edmund C. Jaeger – Desert ecologist and naturalist who taught at Riverside City College in Riverside, California for 30 years
 * Charles H. Mohr – News correspondent during the Vietnam War and in the Middle East
 * Richard Raymond – Prominent Nebraska doctor and Undersecretary in the Department of Agriculture during the George W. Bush Administration

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Rockville, Nebraska

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

History
Rockville was platted in 1886 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named from Rock Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 52 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 481.8 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 272.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White and 0.9% Asian.

There were 52 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.9% 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 2.67.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 111 people, 53 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The population density was 495.0 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 276.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 53 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 35.8% 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 2.09 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $27,813, and the median income for a family was $32,188. Males had a median income of $23,958 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,708. There were no families and 8.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 19.4% of those over 64.

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Harrison, Nebraska

Harrison is a village in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 239 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Sioux County.

History
Harrison was originally called Bowen, and under that name was platted in 1886, when the Fremont, Elkhorn, & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was renamed Harrison in 1887, in honor of Benjamin Harrison. Harrison was incorporated in 1889.

Geography
Harrison is located on the American Great Plains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

At 4876 ft, Harrison has the highest elevation of any town in Nebraska, prompting it to bill itself as "Nebraska's Top Town".

The area around Harrison largely consists of grass-covered plains. Grasses and other flora present include little bluestem, prairie sandreed, blue grama, and needle and thread grass. Wildflowers in the area include lupin, spiderwort, western wallflower, and sunflowers.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 251 people, 134 households, and 69 families residing in the village. The population density was 809.7 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 134 households, of which 20.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.5% were non-families. 47.0% 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 1.87 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the village was 50.7 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 28.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 279 people, 137 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 905.5 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 580.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.92% White, 0.36% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $29,688. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,071. About 11.8% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.8% of those 65 or over.

Climate
Harrison has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb), with high diurnal temperature variation year round as a result of its high elevation and far inland location.

Area attractions
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, maintained by the National Park Service, is 25 minutes south of Harrison on River Road, Nebraska State Route 29. The site is best known for the large number of well-preserved Miocene mammal fossils on display, which date from about 20 million years ago, and are among some of the best specimens of Miocene mammals. The monument's museum collection also contains more than 500 items from the Cook Collection of Plains Indian artifacts, originally from the Agate Springs Ranch, a working cattle ranch, owned by Harold J. Cook. The Cook Homestead (Bone Cabin Complex) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Highways

 * - east–west route through Harrison (Bridges to Buttes Byway)
 * - route going south out of Harrison (Main Street)

Notable people

 * Dwight Griswold, Governor of Nebraska from 1940 to 1946, and U.S. Senator from 1952 to 1954, was born in Harrison.

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Pilger, Nebraska

Pilger is a village in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 352. It is located approximately 85 miles northwest of Omaha.

History
Pilger was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Peter Pilger, the owner of the original townsite. Pilger was incorporated as a village in 1887. The Chicago & North Western ended railroad service in the spring of 1982; after flooding damaged many sections of the track & declining freight traffic volumes (which was ongoing since the mid-1970s) led to the track being abandoned. The track was removed a few years later.

2014 tornadoes
Shortly after 4 p.m. on June 16, 2014, the town was struck by an EF4 tornado. Two people, including a five-year-old girl, were killed, and sixteen were critically injured. Another tornado, also rated EF4, passed just east of the town. Pilger was left devastated, and it was later estimated that over half of the buildings were destroyed or severely damaged.

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

Demographics
Pilger is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 352 people, 159 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 1173.3 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 620.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.5% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 159 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the village was 43.3 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% 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 378 people, 164 households, and 106 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,244.9 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 602.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.62% White, 0.53% Native American, 0.79% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% 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 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,364, and the median income for a family was $41,500. Males had a median income of $27,273 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,178. About 3.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Pilger has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Notable person

 * Bud Tinning, major league baseball player who pitched four seasons, for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, during the 1930s

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Buxton (disambiguation)

Buxton may refer to:

Places

 * Australia
 * Buxton, Victoria
 * Buxton, New South Wales
 * County of Buxton, a cadastral unit in South Australia
 * Bulgaria
 * Buxton, Sofia

 * Canada
 * South Buxton, Ontario
 * Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, Ontario

 * Guyana
 * Buxton, Guyana

 * Jamaica
 * Buxton, Jamaica, a Free Village in Trelawny

 * Seychelles
 * Mont Buxton

 * United Kingdom
 * Buxton, Derbyshire
 * Buxton, Norfolk

 * United States of America
 * Buxton, Iowa, a historic African-American coal mining camp
 * Buxton, Kansas
 * Buxton, Maine
 * Buxton, Mississippi
 * Buxton, Montana
 * Buxton, North Carolina
 * Buxton, North Dakota
 * Buxton, Oregon
 * Buxton Park Arboretum, Indianola, Iowa

People

 * Buxton (surname), a surname, and a list of people with the surname
 * Buxton Orr, a composer

Brands and enterprises

 * Buxton Blue, a type of cheese
 * Buxton, a bottled mineral water produced by Nestlé, whose source is in Buxton, Derbyshire

Education

 * Buxton & Leek College
 * Buxton School (disambiguation)
 * Buxton University

Other uses

 * Buxton Festival, an annual arts festival held in Buxton
 * Buxton Hitmen, a speedway team
 * Buxton's jird, a species of rodent
 * DR DOS "Buxton", the code-name of Digital Research's DR DOS 6.0
 * Buxton the Blue Cat, a character in the film Dougal and the Blue Cat
 * Buxton & Lewis, a British mountain classification

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Stanton, Nebraska

Stanton is a city in Stanton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,577 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stanton County. Stanton was platted in 1870. Both the city and county are named after Edwin Stanton, secretary of war for president Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.74 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Stanton is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,577 people, 668 households, and 424 families residing in the city. The population density was 906.3 PD/sqmi. There were 730 housing units at an average density of 419.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 668 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 42 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 612 households, and 438 families residing in the city. The population density was 924.9 PD/sqmi. There were 653 housing units at an average density of 371.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.17% White, 0.18% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.40% of the population.

There were 612 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,462, and the median income for a family was $42,717. Males had a median income of $28,636 versus $20,221 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,637. About 5.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Alexandria, Nebraska

Alexandria is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 146 at the 2020 census.

History
In the 1840s and 1850s, the Oregon Trail passed through present-day Thayer County, following the Little Blue River through southeastern Nebraska before crossing into the valley of the Platte River. Settlers arrived along the trail in the late 1850s. The first permanent white residents of the county arrived in 1858, settling about two and a half miles (about four kilometers) south of present-day Alexandria, on the divide between the Little Blue and Big Sandy Creek. In 1859, Isaac Alexander arrived from Kansas with a portable gristmill; he settled on Big Sandy Creek, where he built a log cabin and stockade.

In 1872, the St. Joseph and Denver Railroad (later the St. Joseph and Grand Island) was extended into Thayer County. The railroad passed through the Alexander family's property. At the railroad's behest, the Nebraska Land and Town Company platted towns along its route, naming them in alphabetical order; the easternmost of these was Alexandria, followed by Belvidere, Carleton, and Davenport. The town was named after Isaac Alexander's son, S. J. Alexander, who had been involved in negotiating the railroad's route through Thayer County, and who later served as Nebraska's Secretary of State.

Alexandria grew rapidly; its early growth was augmented by residents and businesses moving from the town of Meridian, established as the county seat of Jones County (now Jefferson County) but bypassed by the railroad and eventually abandoned. The town supported a flour mill on Big Sandy Creek; a newspaper, the Alexandrian, was established in 1879; and by 1882, there were four churches.

The town was beset by three severe storms in the decade following its establishment. In 1875, a tornado levelled a school building that had just been completed at a cost of $6,000. A second storm, in 1877, did only minor damage; a third, in 1881, produced several fatalities and widespread property damage.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 177 people, 82 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was 442.5 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 262.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.8% White, 0.6% Native American, 2.3% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the village was 43.3 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.1% male and 55.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 216 people, 99 households, and 53 families residing in the village. The population density was 539.9 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.54% White, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.5% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.3% 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 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $22,083, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $21,750 versus $17,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,988. About 20.4% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under the age of 18 and 31.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
Local children attend Meridian School in Daykin.

Sports
For many years, Alexandria fielded a men's softball team that played other town teams from around the state, and then venturing to the State Tournament in Hastings. Alexandria has claimed two trophies from the Tournament, a third place in Class D-2 in 2002 and a state championship in class D in 1996. The local leagues have since fizzled out, and many teams around the area have dissolved, but Alexandria has still taken a team to the State Tournament to compete until 2012.

Notable person

 * Bryant B. Brooks (1861-1944) - served as Governor of Wyoming from 1905 to 1911.

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Belvidere, Nebraska

Belvidere is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 51 at the 2020 census.

History
Belvidere started in 1872 with the construction of the railroad through the territory. The settlement was named by an official of the Saint Joseph and Grand Island Railroad, in keeping with the railroad's practice of naming stations in alphabetical order. The name may have been taken from Belvidere, Illinois or from Belvidere, New Jersey.

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

2010 census
At the census of 2010, there were 48 people, 24 households and 10 families residing in the village. The population density was 100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 66.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 24 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 58.3% were non-families. 54.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age was 47.5 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 98 people, 40 households and 21 families residing in the village. The population density was 204.1 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 89.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 40 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.5% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.62.

The median age was 40 years. 30.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $48,750. Males had a median income of $19,583 and females $17,500. The per capita income was $20,278. There were no families and 7.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.2% of those over 64.

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Bruning, Nebraska

Bruning is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 285 at the 2020 census.

History
Bruning was established in 1887 as a town on the railroad. It was named for Frank Bruning During World War II the U.S. Army Air Forces operated Bruning Army Airfield nearby. In October 1960, inventor and aviator Ed Yost used Bruning as the starting point for the first free flight of a modern, propane-fueled hot air balloon.

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 279 people, 135 households, and 80 families residing in the village. The population density was 996.4 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 553.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.6% 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 2.07 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the village was 48.3 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 300 people, 150 households, and 85 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,070.6 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 578.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.7% 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 2.71.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 36.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,972, and the median income for a family was $43,036. Males had a median income of $32,273 versus $19,135 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,148. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.2% of those 65 or over.

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Byron, Nebraska

Byron is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States, and its south edge is the Nebraska-Kansas state border. The population was 85 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was originally founded as Harbine straddling the Nebraska-Kansas state border, and under the latter name was platted in 1877 when it was certain that the B&M Railroad would be extended to that point. When it was discovered in 1889 another post office in Nebraska was named Harbine, the community was renamed to Byron in order to avoid repetition. Currently, the south side of the state border is named Harbine, Kansas.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 48 households, and 25 families residing in the village. The population density was 553.3 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 420.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 48 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.9% were non-families. 45.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.73 and the average family size was 2.36.

The median age in the village was 53.5 years. 13.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 37.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 58 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was 931.3 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 426.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.53% White, 1.39% Native American, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 36.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,801. There were 9.8% of families and 17.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 26.1% of under eighteens and 13.8% of those over 64.

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Carleton, Nebraska

Carleton is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 94 at the 2020 census.

History
Carleton was established in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Carleton B. Emory, the son of an early settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.91 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 91 people, 40 households, and 27 families residing in the village. The population density was 100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 53.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 1.1% African American, and 2.2% from two or more races.

There were 40 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 54 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The population density was 278.9 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 116.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 54 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 2.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,897. There were no families and 1.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Roy Hitt, baseball player

title: Carleton, Nebraska


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Chester, Nebraska

Chester is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.

Chester is notable as being the birthplace of six-man football.

Chester's annual celebration, Chesterfest is held the last weekend in June and features vendors, tournaments, car show, kid games, among other attractions, and the ever popular Sat. evening Concert.

History
Chester was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for President Chester A. Arthur.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 232 people, 111 households, and 66 families in the village. The population density was 393.2 PD/sqmi. There were 150 housing units at an average density of 254.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races.

Of the 111 households 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 36.0% of households were one person and 18% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the village was 52.6 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 28.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 294 people, 140 households, and 83 families in the village. The population density was 537.7 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 329.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.30% White, 1.02% Native American, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68%.

Of the 140 households 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 37.9% of households were one person and 22.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.73.

The age distribution was 19.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% 65 or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median household income was $21,389, and the median family income was $30,000. Males had a median income of $22,750 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,150. About 5.3% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those sixty five or over.

title: Chester, Nebraska


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Davenport, Nebraska

Davenport is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 321 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1872, the village was platted by the Nebraska Land and Town Company, and the St. Joseph and Denver City railroad line (later taken over by Union Pacific) was built through the site of village. It was named after Davenport, Iowa. In 1887, the village was officially incorporated. In 1888, North Western Railroad also built a line through the village. Two railroad lines with passenger and freight service brought much business to the village and helped support several hotels.

The public school was established in 1877. A Methodist Society was organized in 1881, a Church of Christ in 1882, Christ's Lutheran Church in 1892, and St. Peter's Lutheran in 1912.

Major fires destroyed large sections of the business district in 1889, 1917, and 2011.

Also, a Lutheran school once existed, St. Peters Lutheran School, but was closed in 2010 because of lack of students.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 294 people, 141 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population density was 452.3 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 269.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 1.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 141 households, of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 53 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 32.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 339 people, 160 households, and 106 families residing in the village. The population density was 513.0 PD/sqmi. There were 180 housing units at an average density of 272.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.23% White, 0.29% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 160 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.3% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 32.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,964, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $23,929 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,960. About 11.4% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Davenport, Nebraska


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Deshler, Nebraska

Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 739 at the 2020 census.

History
Deshler was established in 1887 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John G. Deshler, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 747 people, 322 households, and 200 families residing in the city. The population density was 1464.7 PD/sqmi. There were 392 housing units at an average density of 768.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 322 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 879 people, 373 households, and 236 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,768.6 PD/sqmi. There were 412 housing units at an average density of 829.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.68% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 373 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% 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.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,667, and the median income for a family was $38,942. Males had a median income of $24,397 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,844. About 11.4% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Deshler, Nebraska


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Gilead, Nebraska

Gilead is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 32 at the 2020 census.

History
Gilead was established in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from Gilead Precinct.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 39 people, 16 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The population density was 557.1 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 342.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 3.09.

The median age in the village was 43.5 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 40 people, 19 households, and 12 families residing in the village. The population density was 587.5 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 323.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, and 36.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% 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 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $30,833. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $13,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,321. There were no families and 11.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

title: Gilead, Nebraska


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Hebron, Nebraska

Hebron is a city in and the county seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2020 census.

History
Hebron was founded about 1869 by a colony of Disciples of Christ. It was named after the ancient city of Hebron.

Hebron native Loetta Norene Raatz, 1928-2021, was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame by Governor Kay Orr in honor of her record 65 years of service with the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services until her retirement in 2011.

The historic Hebron United States Post Office, now on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, was built in the town in 1937 by architect Louis A. Simon.

A tornado in 1953 caused severe damage.

In 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that a large well site would be constructed in a field near Hebron, a major part of a larger bid to improve water infrastructure for farmers across the state of Nebraska and neighboring Kansas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,579 people, 698 households, and 402 families living in the city. The population density was 1119.9 PD/sqmi. There were 791 housing units at an average density of 561.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 698 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 18.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 30.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,565 people, 700 households, and 417 families living in the city. The population density was 1,118.5 PD/sqmi. There were 761 housing units at an average density of 543.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.36% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 700 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% 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 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $39,524. Males had a median income of $30,655 versus $19,009 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,505. About 4.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, all land.

Attractions
The swing in the city park at 5th and Jefferson Streets is claimed to be the world's largest porch swing, long enough to fit 24 adults.

Notable people

 * Ken Darby, composer, lyricist, and conductor
 * H. H. Kemper, Saskatchewan politician
 * Greg Lee, television and stage actor
 * Elmo Roper, pollster
 * Jeffery Kripal, scholar

title: Hebron, Nebraska


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Hubbell, Nebraska

Hubbell is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 63 at the 2020 census.

History
Hubbell was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Hubbell H. Johnson, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 68 people, 31 households, and 19 families residing in the village. The population density was 200.0 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 129.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, and 38.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% 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 2.84.

The median age in the village was 51 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.3% were from 25 to 44; 44.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 73 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the village. The population density was 230.0 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 135.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.63% White and 1.37% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $14,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,630. There were 8.8% of families and 20.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 45.2% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Singer Lucas Hoge grew up in Hubbell.

title: Hubbell, Nebraska


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Seneca, Nebraska

Seneca is an unincorporated community in Thomas County, Nebraska in the Great Plains region of the United States. The population was 33 at the 2010 census.

Seneca was established on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1888. The location of a division point on the railroad, it was for some years the largest settlement in Thomas County. The population dwindled following the closing of the railroad roundhouse. In 2014, after a dispute on the village board, the residents voted to disincorporate the village.

History
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was constructed along the Middle Loup River in the late 1880s. Construction was halted for the winter of 1887–88 in western Thomas County, and the town of Seneca was established at that point in January 1888.

Seneca became a division point on the railroad, with a depot, rail yard, and roundhouse, employing over 70 people. Railroad operations brought a measure of prosperity to the town, and promoted its growth. Between 1918 and 1923, the Potash Highway, running from Grand Island to Alliance, was constructed parallel to the Burlington's route; it ran through the center of Seneca. The town boasted a number of retail businesses, including hotels, banks, a lumberyard, a railroad cafe, and an automobile dealership. For some years, it was the largest municipality in Thomas County, reaching a peak population of 476 in 1920.

In 1926, the Potash Highway was reconfigured as Nebraska Highway 2. In the early 1940s, a re-alignment to reduce the number of railroad crossings shifted the highway to the south of Seneca. The railroad moved its operations out of the town, eliminating jobs and causing the loss of population and the closing of additional businesses.

In about 2013, a dispute arose over the village board's passage of an ordinance prohibiting the keeping of horses in the town. It gave rise to a petition to disincorporate Seneca. In May 2014, the residents voted 17–16 for disincorporation, and the village was dissolved by the Thomas County Board at the end of June 2014.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 51 people, 26 households, and 17 families residing in the village. The population density was 422.8 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 431.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 26 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.47.

The median age in Seneca was 48 years: 19.6% of the residents were under the age of 18; 2.0% were aged from 18 to 24; 19.6% were between 25 and 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 75.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.0 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the village was $20,833 and the median income for a family was $21,667. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,803. The village population included 12.1% who lived below the poverty line. That included 16.7% of the families and 23.1% of residents older than 64, but no one younger than 18.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 33 people, 21 households, and 10 families residing in the village. The population density was 253.8 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 353.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 21 households, of which 2 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 8 were married couples living together, 1 had a female householder with no husband present, 1 had a male householder with no wife present, and 11 were non-families. Eleven of the households were made up of individuals, and 8 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.57 and the average family size was 2.10.

The median age in the village was 55.3 years. Three of the residents were under the age of 18; one was between the ages of 18 and 24; four were between 25 and 44; fifteen were from 45 to 64; and ten were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

title: Seneca, Nebraska


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Thedford, Nebraska

Thedford is a village and county seat of Thomas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 208 at the 2020 census.

History
Thedford was established in 1887 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point, at which time the new town was designated county seat. It was probably named after Thedford, Ontario, Canada. Thedford was incorporated as a village in 1914.

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

Thedford is at the junction of U.S. Route 83 and Nebraska Route 2.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 188 people, 93 households and 52 families residing in the village. The population density was 817.4 /sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 513.0 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 43.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age was 44.7 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census. there were 211 people, 101 households and 65 families residing in the village. The population density was 865.9 /sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 517.1 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 99.53% White and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.7% were non-families. 33.7% 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 2.09 and the average family size was 2.65.

17.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median household income was $29,583 and the median family income was $44,063. Males had a median income of $30,500 and females $20,938. The per capita income was $18,300. None of the families and 0.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.4% of those over 64.

Economy
In 2024, the municipality had one convenience store, two banks, two hotels, and one restaurant. Pearson Livestock Equipment Company formerly made cattle chutes in town for the livestock industry. Additionally, there is now a photography studio, custom cowboy hat maker, and new coffee shop, Anthem Coffee. There is a lumber yard, a Dollar General store, and a long time staple of a grocery store named Ewoldt's, which now offers river tubing and tanking.

Education
Thedford Public Schools is the local school district. Some of the school activities are combined with a nearby school named Sandhills, which is in Dunning. The combined schools' activities mascot is the Sandhills-Thedford Knights.

title: Thedford, Nebraska


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Macy, Nebraska

Macy is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,045 at the 2020 census. It is within the Omaha Reservation, and includes Omaha Nation Public Schools.

History
The first post office at Macy was established in 1906. Macy was named from a compound of the words Omaha and Agency.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 1,045. The population density was 655.2 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 143.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the cdp was 98.1% Native American, 0.7% White, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 0.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 210 households, and 182 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 594.7 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 135.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 2.30% White, 96.44% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 54.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples living together, 49.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.45 and the average family size was 4.79.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 49.4% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 11.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 18 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,500, and the median income for a family was $19,417. Males had a median income of $19,688 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,640. About 46.2% of families and 49.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.1% of those under age 18 and 50.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Rodney A. Grant, actor born in Macy
 * Tuffy Griffiths, boxer
 * Susan La Flesche Picotte, first Native American woman physician

title: Macy, Nebraska