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Gering, Nebraska

Gering is a city in and the county seat of Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Panhandle region of the state. The population was 8,564 at the 2020 census, making it the 17th most populous city in Nebraska.

History
Gering was officially founded on March 7, 1887, being located at the base of the bluff that is now the center of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Although settled in 1886, Gering officially became a town in 1887 by a corporation headed by Oscar Gardner of Broken Bow, Nebraska and named for Martin Gering, a pioneer merchant with whom Gardner started the first dry goods store. Gardner, who was also a lawyer and Gering's first notary public, started the post office 1887, becoming Gering's first Postmaster. Union Pacific Railroad platted the town in 1887, but did not lay any track until 1910. In November 1888, Scottsbluff county split from Cheyenne County, and Gering became the new county seat. The city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from the bluff in 1899, by a subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad, and had track and a makeshift depot by 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska.

Gering has been served since its founding by the Gering Courier newspaper.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.30 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
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 * 1900= 433
 * 1910= 627
 * 1920= 2508
 * 1930= 2531
 * 1940= 3104
 * 1950= 3842
 * 1960= 4585
 * 1970= 5639
 * 1980= 7760
 * 1990= 7946
 * 2000= 7751
 * 2010= 8500
 * 2020= 8564
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 * footnote=U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate

Gering is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,564 people, 3,089 households, and 2,261 families in Gering. The population density was 1,543.1 per square mile (596.0/km$2$). There were 3,426 housing units at an average density of 617.3 per square mile (238.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 80.63% (6,905) white, 0.89% (76) black or African-American, 2.0% (171) Native American, 0.63% (54) Asian, 0.06% (5) Pacific Islander, 6.17% (528) from other races, and 9.63% (825) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 24.0% (1,998) of the population.

Of the 3,089 households, 36.9% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 25.7% had a female householder with no husband present. 20.0% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.9.

24.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $62,764 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,611) and the median family income $75,284 (+/- $16,092). Males had a median income of $33,358 (+/- $6,266) versus $32,025 (+/- $2,992) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,416 (+/- $2,996). Approximately, 7.1% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 8,500 people, 3,361 households, and 2,278 families living in the city. The population density was 1976.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,601 housing units at an average density of 837.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.6% White, 0.6% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.2%.

Of the 3,361 households 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.1% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age was 38.7 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 7,751 people, 3,173 households, and 2,170 families living in the city. The population density was 2,067.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,332 housing units at an average density of 888.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 0.13% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.56% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.40% of the population.

Of the 3,173 households 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.5% of households were one person and 14.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median household income was $35,185, and the median family income was $42,378. Males had a median income of $32,750 versus $22,026 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,775. About 5.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Major events
In 1922, Gering started its annual Oregon Trail Days, a celebration that takes place during the second week of July each year. Friends, families, Gering High School classmates, and the Old Settlers reunion all congregate in Gering for a weekend full of activities.

The Oregon Trail Days weekend kicks off with the community barbecue on Thursday night. Friday morning is the Annual Kiddie Parade on 10th Street, with the International Food Fair in Downtown Gering Friday night. Saturday morning the community gathers for the annual Oregon Trail Days Parade. This is followed by the annual Chili-Cookoff in Oregon Trail Park, and a concert at Five Rocks Amphitheater on Saturday evening.

Transportation
Gering has been served by public transit since January 10, 2018, with two bus routes provided by Tri-City Roadrunner.

Notable people

 * Kip Gross - Former Major League baseball pitcher.
 * Galen B. Jackman - U.S. Army Major General (retired), Nancy Reagan's escort throughout the state funeral proceedings of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, first commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region.
 * Dave Raymond - Major League Baseball broadcaster with the Texas Rangers.
 * James G. Roudebush - U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General, former Surgeon General of the United States Air Force.
 * Teresa Scanlan - Miss Nebraska 2010, Miss America 2011.
 * Adrian Smith - U.S. House of Representatives, Nebraska 3rd District.
 * Asa Wood - Former state senator, president of the Nebraska Press Association, long-time publisher of the Gering Courier, and stockholder of the Scottsbluff Star-Herald

Points of interest

 * Scotts Bluff National Monument - 3 mi. W
 * Northfield Park Arboretum
 * Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area - 10 mi. S
 * Legacy of the Plains Museum
 * Scottsbluff, Nebraska - 3 mi. N
 * Oregon Trail Park
 * Union Pacific Railroad 2-8-0 Steam Locomotive No. 423
 * Five Rocks Amphitheater
 * Cedar Canyon
 * Carter Canyon

International sister cities

 * Bamyan, Afghanistan

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Henry, Nebraska

Henry is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 106 at the 2010 census.

History
Henry was founded in 1909 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Henry Nichols, the late son of the original owner of the town site.

Geography
The town's western boundary borders Wyoming's eastern state boundary.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 46 households, and 26 families residing in the village. The population density was 365.5 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 179.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.6% White, 1.9% African American, 1.9% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 2.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.6% of the population.

There were 46 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 2.96.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 56 households, and 42 families residing in the village. The population density was 547.9 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 199.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.15% White, 0.62% African American, 0.62% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.32% of the population.

There were 56 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,348. None of the families and 6.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

Highways

 * U.S. Route 26 - southeast-northwest route through Henry.
 * Holloway Road (formerly [[Image:N LINK 79C.svg|20px]] Nebraska Link 79C) - route leading south out of henry to Lyman.

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Lyman, Nebraska

Lyman is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 341 at the 2010 census.

History

Lyman, less than a mile from the Wyoming border, is sited south of Horse Creek, a tributary of the North Platte River in western Nebraska. Due to its semi-arid climate, the area did not develop as early as other areas in the state with more moisture.

Lyman was incorporated as a village in 1922, when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.

The village was named for bankers Charles and W. H. Lyman.

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 341 people, 137 households, and 90 families residing in the village. The population density was 852.5 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 412.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 78.0% White, 0.3% Asian, 21.4% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.3% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.9% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 421 people, 162 households, and 106 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,083.3 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 460.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 76.96% White, 0.24% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 19.95% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.44% of the population.

There were 162 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,571, and the median income for a family was $27,969. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $14,107 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,080. About 20.6% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.5% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * - east-west route through Lyman, running concurrent with N Street through the village.
 * Holloway Road (formerly [[Image:N LINK 79C.svg|20px]] Nebraska Link 79C) - route leading north out of Lyman to Henry.

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McGrew, Nebraska

McGrew is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 105 at the 2010 census.

History
McGrew was incorporated as a village in 1911 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 105 people, 40 households, and 27 families residing in the village. The population density was 291.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 122.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.4% White, 1.0% African American, 3.8% Native American, 1.0% Pacific Islander, and 1.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.5% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the village was 40.3 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 103 people, 46 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The population density was 268.6 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 133.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.29% White, 5.83% from other races, and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.53% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 33.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $25,000. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,078. There were 3.6% of families and 9.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Melbeta, Nebraska

Melbeta is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 112 at the 2010 census.

History
Melbeta was established as a town in 1911 when the railroad was extended to that point. Melbeta is said to be derived from a German word meaning "sugar beet".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 46 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 1244.4 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 644.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 46 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 37 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 138 people, 57 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,452.2 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 684.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.97% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,268. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Minatare, Nebraska

Minatare (Hidatsa: mirita'ri; "crosses the water") is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 816 at the 2010 census.

History
The community is named after a sub branch of Sioux Indians called "Minnataree" who lived in the area. The community was originally named "Tabor", and was established in 1887. The development of the area was based on the agriculture industry. The town moved and was renamed when the railroad bypassed Tabor in 1900. "Minnataree" is an Indian word meaning "clear water." The community incorporated in 1900.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 816 people, 309 households, and 206 families residing in the city. The population density was 2147.4 PD/sqmi. There were 355 housing units at an average density of 934.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 17.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.8% of the population.

There were 309 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.2% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 810 people, 326 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,127.6 PD/sqmi. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 935.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.81% White, 0.25% African American, 1.23% Native American, 10.37% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.22% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% 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 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $23,365, and the median income for a family was $30,156. Males had a median income of $21,823 versus $17,569 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,977. About 18.4% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
Tabor Days is an annual event held in August and includes a 5k run/walk, parade, games and a craft fair.

Tourism
The Lake Minatare State Recreation Area covers 2,970 acres and includes the Lake Minatare Lighthouse and a federal waterfowl refuge. The lake is the centerpiece of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse passed over most of the Nebraska Panhandle, including the town of Minatare. Visitors flocked to the area to see the eclipse.

Education
Minatare is served by the Minatare Public Schools School District. The district has two schools, Minatare Elementary School and Minatare High School.

Notable person

 * John A. Nerud - Thoroughbred horse trainer and owner inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1972.

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Mitchell, Nebraska

Mitchell is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,548 at the 2020 census.

History
Mitchell was established in 1900, when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended westward to that point. It was named after the historic Fort Mitchell nearby, which had been named after General Robert B. Mitchell, a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Mitchell was incorporated as a city in 1902.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, all land. Mitchell is northwest of Scottsbluff.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,702 people, 696 households, and 441 families residing in the city. The population density was 2540.3 PD/sqmi. There were 790 housing units at an average density of 1179.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 6.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.1% of the population.

There were 696 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% 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 1,831 people, 714 households, and 474 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,725.2 PD/sqmi. There were 793 housing units at an average density of 1,180.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.24% White, 0.11% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 11.41% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.06% of the population.

There were 714 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $28,710, and the median income for a family was $34,900. Males had a median income of $26,534 versus $18,672 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,286. About 15.0% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mitchell is part of the Mitchell Public Schools School District. The district has two schools, Mitchell Elementary School and Mitchell High School.

Annual cultural event
The Scotts Bluff County Fair, first organized in 1887, is held in Mitchell each year. The fair includes a pageant, musical entertainment, livestock show and circus.

Recreation

 * The Scenic Knolls Golf Course is a 9-hole course that opened in 1993. The course includes 3,476 yards of golf.
 * Public Swimming Pool at 2012 17th Street.

Highways

 * [[Image:US 26.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 26 - east-west route through Mitchell (Broadway St.)
 * - Nebraska Route 29 - north-south route in Mitchell (19th Avenue)

title: Mitchell, Nebraska


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Morrill, Nebraska

Morrill is a village located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the western Panhandle of the state. Morrill is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 921 at the 2010 census.

History
In 1886, settlers from the vicinity of Fort Collins, Colorado found a fertile valley at the mouth of the Sheep Creek draw about a mile north of present-day Morrill. There, they established a settlement to which they gave the name of Collins.

In the early 1900s, the impending arrival of the Burlington Railroad in the vicinity prompted the relocation of the town. Spurred by the rumor that a depot would be built in the area, Charles Henry Morrill, president of the Lincoln Land Company, platted the new townsite about a mile from Collins. The new settlement, which bore Morrill's name, was incorporated in 1907.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 921 people, 417 households, and 262 families residing in the village. The population density was 1535.0 PD/sqmi. There were 446 housing units at an average density of 743.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.3% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.1% of the population.

There were 417 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% 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 2.80.

The median age in the village was 44.1 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% 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 957 people, 416 households, and 264 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,610.2 PD/sqmi. There were 445 housing units at an average density of 748.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.75% White, 0.10% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 5.64% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.69% of the population.

There were 416 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.2% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,450, and the median income for a family was $37,639. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,191. About 4.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Highways

 * [[Image:US 26.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 26 - east-west highway through Morrill.
 * D Nebraska Route 79-D (So. Morrill Road)

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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th-most-populous city in Nebraska.

Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 across the North Platte River from its namesake, a bluff that is now protected by the National Park Service as Scotts Bluff National Monument. The monument was named after Hiram Scott (1805–1828), a fur trader with the Rocky Mountain Fur Company who was found dead in the vicinity on the return trip from a fur expedition. The smaller town of Gering had been founded south of the river in 1887. The two cities have since grown together to form the 7th-largest urban area (the Scottsbluff Micropolitan Statistical Area) in Nebraska.

History
Scottsbluff was founded in 1899 by the Lincoln Land Company, a subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad. By 1900, the Burlington Railroad laid tracks into the town and placed a discarded boxcar next to the tracks as a temporary depot. Scottsbluff was the first town in the region to be located along a railroad line, resulting in some older businesses relocating from Gering to Scottsbluff.

Other names
In the Lakota language, Scottsbluff is called pȟaŋkéska wakpá otȟúŋwahe ("Platte River City", lit. "abalone river city").

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.27 sqmi, of which 6.22 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Scottsbluff has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSk), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (Koppen: Dfa) with wide seasonal and diurnal temperature variations, and is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. Summers are hot, and winters dry and cold, though chinook winds can loosen the cold's grip, often bringing temperatures above 50 °F. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from 28.3 °F in December to 75.3 °F in July. Over the course of a year, there is an average 6 days with maxima 100 °F or above, 49.1 days with maxima reaching at least 90 °F, 27.4 days with a maximum at or below the freezing mark, and 11.6 days with minima at or below 0 °F.

Extremes in temperature have ranged from 110 °F on July 11, 1939, down to −46 °F on February 6, 1899. In 1989, extremes reached 109 °F and −42 °F (during the December 1989 United States cold wave), while the month of February 1962 saw temperatures as hot as 77 °F on the 11th and as cold as −28 °F on the 28th.

Precipitation is heavily concentrated in the spring and summer months, with only May and June averaging over 2 in. The wettest single day has been June 7, 1953, with 3.18 in of rain, while the wettest calendar month on record has been June 1947 with 8.33 in and the wettest calendar year 1915 with 27.48 in. The months of November 1939 and March 2012 did not see even a trace of precipitation, while nineteen other months since 1893 have seen only a trace. The driest calendar year has been 2012 with 6.99 in. Snow typically falls in light amounts, with a 1991−2020 seasonal average of 42.5 in; the most snow in one month has been 31.3 in in October 2009, and the greatest depth of snow on the ground 23 in on April 14, 1927. The most snowfall in a season is 81.9 in between July 2009 and June 2010; the least snow being 13.5 in between July 1933 and June 1934.

2020 census
The 2020 census counted 14,436 people, 6,011 households, and 3,450 families in Scottsbluff. The population density was 2,177.4 per square mile (840.3/km$2$). There were 6,573 housing units at an average density of 991.4 per square mile (382.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 71.54% (10,328) white, 1.18% (171) black or African-American, 3.18% (459) Native American, 1.11% (160) Asian, 0.1% (15) Pacific Islander, 10.27% (1,483) from other races, and 12.61% (1,820) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 29.0% (4,294) of the population.

Of the 6,011 households, 29.6% had children under the age of 18; 37.8% were married couples living together; 34.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 35.2% of households consisted of individuals and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.

27.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 85.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,182 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,570) and the median family income $61,381 (+/- $7,457). Males had a median income of $34,432 (+/- $4,668) versus $28,093 (+/- $2,212) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,336 (+/- $1,820). Approximately, 12.4% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,039 people, 6,168 households, and 3,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 2417.8 PD/sqmi. There were 6,712 housing units at an average density of 1079.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White, 0.8% African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 9.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.1% of the population.

There were 6,168 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

According to a 2008 article in Quality Health entitled 10 Fattest Cities in America, 31% of Scottsbluff's population is obese, making it the 7th fattest city in America.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 14,732 people, 6,088 households, and 3,841 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,504.5 PD/sqmi. There were 6,559 housing units at an average density of 1,115.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.88% White, 0.44% African American, 3.20% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 11.60% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.59% of the population.

There were 6,088 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.4% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $29,938, and the median income for a family was $37,778. Males had a median income of $30,307 versus $20,854 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,065. About 14.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Scottsbluff is home to the main campus of Western Nebraska Community College. In addition, several other Nebraska institutions maintain centers and offer select courses or programs in the city, including the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Chadron State College, and the University of Nebraska (Panhandle Research and Extension Center).

The now-defunct Hiram Scott College was located a few miles north of the city.

Points of interest

 * Grave of Rebecca Winters (Mormon Pioneer)
 * Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
 * Riverside Discovery Center
 * Western Nebraska Community College
 * Fort Mitchell
 * Cedar Canyon
 * Carter Canyon
 * Robidoux Pass
 * Uptown Scotsbluff (formerly the Monument Mall)

Landmark buildings

 * Old Post Office
 * Midwest Theater
 * Lincoln Hotel
 * Great Western Sugar Factory
 * Lake Minatare Lighthouse
 * Bluffs Middle School
 * Scottsbluff High School
 * Scottsbluff County Courthouse
 * Scottsbluff Carnegie Library

Public transit
Tri-City Roadrunner is the public transit bus system in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States. It operates two regular bus routes on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is no service on weekends. Two deviated fixed-route services are provided, allowing for 3/4 mi deviations from the normal route. Fixed-route services began on January 10, 2018, with four buses and 14 drivers. The Blue Route and the Orange Route operate north–south between Scottsbluff and Gering, but utilize different alignments to maximize coverage of the cities. In addition to the two deviated fixed routes, there is demand response service available to anywhere in any of the cities served or rural Scotts Bluff County.

Fixed-route ridership
The ridership and service statistics shown here are of fixed-route services only and do not include demand response.

Major highways

 * U.S. Route 26 - east–west route through Scottsbluff
 * Nebraska Route 71 - north–south route through Scottsbluff
 * Nebraska Route 92 - route going west from Scottsbluff to Wyoming border.

Airport
The Scottsbluff area is served by Western Nebraska Regional Airport. United Express serves the airport with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport.

Notable people

 * Hank Bauer, former American football running back, professional television and radio broadcaster
 * Brook Berringer, the former University of Nebraska quarterback was born in Scottsbluff in 1973. (His family moved to Goodland, Kansas, after his father's death.)
 * Terry Carpenter, American politician
 * Walt Conley, folk singer, musician and actor
 * Kip Gross, retired Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Astros.
 * Nik Ingersöll, American entrepreneur and designer.
 * Galen B. Jackman, U.S. Army major general (retired), Nancy Reagan's escort throughout the state funeral proceedings of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, first commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region
 * Nate Lashley (b. 1982), professional golfer on the PGA tour
 * Jacqueline Logan, silent film actress; spent her childhood in Scottsbluff.
 * Vic Marker, three-time Midwest Golden Glove boxer, who beat Archie Moore in the Golden Glove Finals in the late 1930s
 * Randy Meisner, former bassist of the rock band the Eagles
 * Adrian Smith, U.S. Representative
 * Jack Todd, editor and sports columnist

Sister city

 * Bamiyan, Afghanistan

title: Scottsbluff, Nebraska


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Terrytown, Nebraska

Terrytown is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,057 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. Terrytown is located on the bank of the North Platte River between the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska. Separated only by the river, Scottsbluff and Gering have grown together to form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska, which incorporates the city of Terrytown as well.

History
Terrytown was founded in 1949 by Terry Carpenter, a successful Scottsbluff businessman and Nebraska state senator in the 1950s and 1960s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, of which 0.53 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,198 people, 436 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 2260.4 PD/sqmi. There were 465 housing units at an average density of 877.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 0.4% African American, 4.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 17.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.2% of the population.

There were 436 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 3.27.

The median age in the city was 28.4 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% 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 646 people, 246 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,521.0 PD/sqmi. There were 271 housing units at an average density of 638.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.22% White, 6.81% Native American, 17.18% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.12% of the population.

There were 246 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $16,536, and the median income for a family was $19,583. Males had a median income of $20,192 versus $13,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,550. About 44.2% of families and 41.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Terrytown has been served by public transit since January 10, 2018, with two bus routes provided by Tri-City Roadrunner.

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Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Beaver Crossing is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 403 at the 2010 census.

History
Beaver Crossing was platted in 1875 in anticipation of the building of the railroad which, to the town's dismay, would not arrive until 1887. It was named from a nearby crossing of the Overland Trail over Beaver Creek.

On May 11, 2014, a powerful EF3 tornado struck Beaver Crossing, damaging virtually every structure. The tornado also caused damage in nearby Cordova. Despite the significant damage, there were no fatalities.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, of which 0.66 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 403 people, 171 households, and 121 families residing in the village. The population density was 610.6 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 283.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 171 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 47.1 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 37.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 457 people, 184 households, and 126 families residing in the village. The population density was 690.7 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 306.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.19% White, 1.53% African American, 1.97% Native American, 0.22% Asian, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% 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 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,455, and the median income for a family was $39,464. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,906 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,967. About 3.4% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Benjamin Hunkins, pioneer and Wisconsin territorial and state legislator, lived in Beaver Crossing.
 * Jan Opperman, race car driver, lived in Beaver Crossing in the mid-1960s.

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Bee, Nebraska

Bee is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 191 at the 2010 census.

History
Bee was laid out in 1887 when the Chicago and North Western Railroad was extended to that point. The village was named from its location in B Township.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 191 people, 78 households, and 53 families in the village. The population density was 764.0 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 364.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1%.

Of the 78 households 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.5% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 42.8 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 223 people, 84 households, and 60 families in the village. The population density was 899.2 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 358.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.10% White, and 0.90% from two or more races.

Of the 84 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 22.6% of households were one person and 13.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.2 males.

The median household income was $42,917, and the median family income was $44,583. Males had a median income of $26,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,388. About 7.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 14.7% of those 65 or over.

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Cordova, Nebraska

Cordova is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 137 at the 2010 census.

History
Cordova was originally called Hunkins, in honor of pioneer settler Benjamin Hunkins, and under the latter name was platted in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. Due to the similarity with the name of another post office in the state, Hunkins was soon renamed Cordova, after Cordova, Spain, in order to avoid repetition. A post office called Cordova has been in operation since 1888.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 137 people, 61 households, and 37 families residing in the village. The population density was 548.0 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 280.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.7% 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 61 households, of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 1.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% 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 2.86.

The median age in the village was 44.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 62 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The population density was 497.5 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 270.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 62 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.54.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,712. There were no families and 0.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 3.7% of those over 64.

title: Cordova, Nebraska


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Garland, Nebraska

Garland, formerly known as Germantown, is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 216 at the 2010 census.

History
In 1874, the Midland Pacific Railroad built the first railway in Seward County, laying tracks from Lincoln to Seward. To finance the construction of the new line, the railroad sought money from the county. However, the residents of the southern portion of the county voted overwhelmingly against the bond issue in an 1871 election: they were displeased at having been bypassed by an earlier railroad line, anticipated no benefits from the new line, and were angry with Seward, which had won the county seat away from the southern town of Milford. The failure of the bond issue forced the railroad to seek support from the northern portions of the county; so rather than following the desirable route up the valley of Middle Creek, the company agreed to build the line through Malcolm and then up into the hills of northeastern Seward County. This measure won enough support for the bonds to be approved in 1872.

A depot was established on a level place along the line, and the town of Germantown, named for the ethnicity of the local settlers, was platted in 1874 by Hiland Fraisure.

With the entry of the United States into World War I, anti-German sentiment was rampant. German-language newspapers were closed and German-language Lutheran church services were ended. Sauerkraut was dubbed "liberty cabbage", and dachshunds "liberty hounds". In this environment, the Germantown city council decided that the name had to be changed; and they resolved to rename the town after the first local soldier to die during the war. Although several residents later fell by enemy action, the resolution had failed to specify the manner of death; so the honor went to Raymond Garland, who died of pneumonia before he ever reached France. On December 11, 1918, a month after the signing of the Armistice, Germantown became Garland.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 216 people, 91 households, and 58 families residing in the village. The population density was 1270.6 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 570.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.9% African American, and 0.5% Asian.

There were 91 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% 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 3.02.

The median age in the village was 43 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 247 people, 99 households, and 66 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,501.2 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 607.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.79% White, 0.81% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $45,469, and the median income for a family was $50,536. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,746. About 1.8% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Arland F. Christ-Janer, 6th President of Boston University
 * Garland is the current residence of Poet Laureate Ted Kooser,

title: Garland, Nebraska


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Goehner, Nebraska

Goehner is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 154 at the 2010 census.

History
Goehner was platted in 1887 when the North Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John F. Goehner, a local businessman and politician. Goehner was incorporated as a village in 1913.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 154 people, 68 households, and 41 families residing in the village. The population density was 905.9 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 464.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.7% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 43 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 186 people, 75 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,075.2 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 445.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.46% White and 0.54% Asian.

There were 75 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 3.56.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $42,143, and the median income for a family was $58,125. Males had a median income of $27,159 versus $30,893 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,782. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

title: Goehner, Nebraska


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Milford, Nebraska

Milford is a city in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,155 at the 2020 census.

History
Milford was platted in 1866. It took its name from a mill at a ford on the Blue River.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, of which 0.78 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,155 people, 829 housing units, and 910 families living in the city. The population density was 2727.8 PD/sqmi. There were 829 housing units at an average density of 1049.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.79% White, 0.46% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 5.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.97% of the population.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010 of 2010, there were 2,090 people, 770 households, and 494 families living in the city. The population density was 2679.5 PD/sqmi. There were 843 housing units at an average density of 1080.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 770 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.8% male and 44.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,070 people, 722 households, and 464 families living in the city. The population density was 2,901.9 PD/sqmi. There were 770 housing units at an average density of 1,079.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.83% White, 0.24% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 722 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 24.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 16.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 140.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $37,039, and the median income for a family was $51,012. Males had a median income of $30,170 compared to $22,026 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,217. About 4.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Milford uses a city council consisting of six members plus the mayor. As of March 2020, the current mayor of Milford is James Stone.

Education
Milford is the location of a campus of Southeast Community College. Originally established in Milford in 1941 as the Nebraska State Trade School, it became part of the new Southeast Technical Community College system in 1973. As of 2016, about 750 students were enrolled on the campus.

City Flag
Currently, Milford is one of only 11 cities in Nebraska to have an official flag. This flag was adopted on March 5, 2019, but had been worked on since July 2018. It was designed as an Eagle Scout Service Project by Boy Scout Nolan Eickhoff and was adopted at a city council meeting.

Notable people

 * Harry Culver, Hollywood real estate developer, founder of Culver City, California
 * Victor Mills, chemical engineer
 * Bill Rumler, baseball player

title: Milford, Nebraska


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Pleasant Dale, Nebraska

Pleasant Dale is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 205 at the 2010 census.

History
Pleasant Dale was laid out in 1883. It was named from its scenic setting in the Middle Creek valley.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 205 people, 92 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density was 1863.6 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 954.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.2% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 92 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% 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 2.76.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 245 people, 105 households, and 72 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,830.4 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 1,282.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 1.22% Native American, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 105 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 2.73.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $43,438, and the median income for a family was $48,958. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,190. About 4.1% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Pleasant Dale, Nebraska


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Seward, Nebraska

Seward is a city and county seat of Seward County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,643 at the 2020 census. Seward is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Seward was platted in 1868. It was named from Seward County. The railroad was built through Seward in 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.31 sqmi, of which 4.27 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 7,643 people, 2,672 households, and 1,705 families in Seward. The population density was 1,713.7 per square mile (662.3/km$2$). There were 2,824 housing units at an average density of 633.2 per square mile (244.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 93.31% (7,132) white, 0.94% (72) black or African-American, 0.3% (23) Native American, 0.39% (30) Asian, 0.04% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.06% (81) from other races, and 3.95% (302) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.0% (213) of the population.

Of the 2,672 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 53.1% were married couples living together; 23.8% had a female householder with no husband present. 27.4% of households consisted of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9.

20.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.3% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 98.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,190 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,523) and the median family income $92,260 (+/- $6,779). Males had a median income of $40,676 (+/- $8,526) versus $20,585 (+/- $8,626) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,047 (+/- $3,169). Approximately, 4.3% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 6,964 people, 2,521 households, and 1,653 families living in the city. The population density was 1630.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,796 housing units at an average density of 654.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.9%.

Of the 2,521 households 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.2% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age was 32.4 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 6,319 people, 2,281 households, and 1,494 families living in the city. The population density was 1,930.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,415 housing units at an average density of 737.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.97% White, 0.46% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.98% of the population.

Of the 2,281 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.8% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median household income was $41,264, and the median family income was $54,808. Males had a median income of $33,828 versus $22,231 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,668. About 4.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Fourth of July City
Seward has celebrated US Independence Day on July 4 almost every year since 1868. Before the automobile came into general use, special trains were run to bring people to the event. In 1973, Governor J. James Exon issued a proclamation designating Seward "Nebraska's Official 4th of July City." In 1976, the city was chosen to host Nebraska's July 4 celebrations for the United States Bicentennial. In 1979, a resolution in the US Congress named Seward "America's Official Fourth of July City—Small Town USA." Recent attendance has been estimated at 40,000.

Education
Seward Public Schools is the only public district in the city. It operates Seward Elementary School, Seward Middle School, and Seward High School. In addition, St. John Lutheran Elementary and Junior High School provide a LCMS Lutheran education and St. Vincent de Paul provides a Roman Catholic education.

Concordia University is located in Seward.

Sports
Seward was home to minor league baseball. From 1910 to 1913, the Seward Statesmen played as members of the Class D level Nebraska State League. In May 1913, Seward was struck by a deadly tornado and the franchise was relocated during the season to become the Beatrice Milkskimmers. The Seward Statesmen played home games at Fairgrounds Park.

Notable people

 * Seth Christian, filmmaker
 * Theodore C. Diers, Wyoming state representative and senator
 * John Folda, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fargo
 * Joel D. Heck, Lutheran theologian
 * Qveen Herby, (Amy Renee Heidemann Noonan) rapper, singer
 * Sam Koch, professional football player
 * Mark Kolterman, Nebraska state legislator
 * Reinhold Marxhausen, artist
 * Quentin Neujahr, professional football player
 * Andrea von Kampen, musician
 * Francis Vreeland, painter
 * Thad Weber, baseball player
 * Bub Weller, professional football player

title: Seward, Nebraska


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Staplehurst, Nebraska

Staplehurst is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.

History
Staplehurst was established in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. A family of early settlers being natives of Staplehurst, England, caused the name to be selected.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 242 people, 97 households, and 66 families residing in the village. The population density was 1861.5 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 861.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.4% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 97 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 3.06.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 270 people, 108 households, and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,983.7 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 852.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.41% White, 0.37% Asian, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $42,361. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,449. About 7.4% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.9% of those 65 or over.

Notable persons

 * Coleen Gray - Actress, born Doris Jensen in Staplehurst
 * Roger Wendt - Member of Iowa House of Representatives 2003 - 2011, born in Staplehurst 1933

title: Staplehurst, Nebraska


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Utica, Nebraska

Utica is a village in Seward County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 861 at the 2010 census.

History
Utica was established when the Burlington & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Utica, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 861 people, 336 households, and 233 families residing in the village. The population density was 1871.7 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 791.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 336 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 39.7 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 844 people, 326 households, and 222 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,932.3 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 801.3 /sqmi. The so-called racial makeup of the village is 99.29% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 326 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.4% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,139, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $28,182 versus $19,605 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,951. About 3.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Centennial Public School is the local K-12 school.

Notable people

 * Doug Bereuter - U.S. Representative from Nebraska
 * F. F. Bosworth - Faith healer born on a nearby farm.
 * Quentin Neujahr - Offensive lineman at Kansas State University and NFL player.
 * Mysterious Walker - coach

title: Utica, Nebraska


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Clinton, Nebraska

Clinton is a village in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States. The village was named for Clinton, Iowa. The population was 41 at the 2010 census.

History
Clinton got its start in the 1880s when the Fremont, Elkhorn, & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended there, but the town was not incorporated as a village until 1920.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 41 people, 19 households, and 13 families residing in the village. The population density was 455.6 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 233.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 75.6% White, 2.4% African American, 2.4% Native American, and 19.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 19 households, of which 15.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.4% were married couples living together, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.3% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the village was 55.5 years. 14.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 43.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.7% male and 46.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 30 people, 16 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The population density was 319.7 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 181.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.67% White, and 3.33% from two or more races.

There were 16 households, out of which 6.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% 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 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.27.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 6.7% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 36.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,977. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Clinton, Nebraska


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Gordon, Nebraska

Gordon is a city in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. Its population was 1,612 at the 2010 census.

History
Gordon was incorporated as a village in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John Gordon, a pioneer settler. Gordon was incorporated in November 1885.

Other names
In the Lakota language, Gordon is known as tȟáȟča wakpá otȟúŋwahe, meaning "deer river city".

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,612 people, 685 households, and 420 families living in the city. The population density was 1733.3 PD/sqmi. There were 806 housing units at an average density of 866.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.6% White, 0.2% African American, 20.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 685 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 733 households, and 467 families living in the city. The population density was 1,881.0 PD/sqmi. There were 825 housing units at an average density of 883.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.35% White, 15.43% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 733 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 33.2% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,896, and the median income for a family was $35,139. Males had a median income of $27,656 versus $16,927 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,105. About 13.4% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.93 sqmi, all land.

Notable people

 * Tom Brewer, member of the Nebraska Legislature
 * Val Fitch, 1980 winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics
 * Dwight Griswold, governor of Nebraska from 1940 to 1946 and editor and publisher of the Gordon Journal from 1922 to 1940
 * Trevor Johnson, defensive end in the NFL; played for the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and St. Louis Rams
 * Doc Middleton, outlaw, saloon operator, and deputy sheriff in the late 1800s
 * Raymond Yellow Thunder, whose 1972 killing in Gordon led to protests by the American Indian Movement

title: Gordon, Nebraska


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Hay Springs, Nebraska

Hay Springs is a city in Sheridan County in the state of Nebraska, in the Great Plains region of the United States. The population was 570 at the 2010 census.

History
Hay Springs was established in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named from the production of hay in the valley east of the springs. Hay Springs was incorporated as a village in November 1885.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 570 people, 266 households, and 130 families residing in the city. The population density was 1500.0 PD/sqmi. There were 328 housing units at an average density of 863.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.8% White, 5.4% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 266 households, of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.1% were non-families. 46.6% 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 1.91 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 54.6 years. 16.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 35.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 652 people, 283 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,715.2 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 878.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.18% White, 5.67% Native American, 1.53% from other races, and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 283 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.8% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,078, and the median income for a family was $34,318. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,136 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,376. About 10.3% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Hay Springs is located at the junction of U.S. Route 20 and Nebraska Highway 87.

Education
Hay Springs has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The school’s mascot is the Hawks.

Notable people

 * Mari Sandoz - Author and Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee born nearby.
 * S. Donald Stookey - Inventor, family moved to Iowa when he was six.

title: Hay Springs, Nebraska