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Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont is a city and county seat of Dodge County in the eastern portion of the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. The population was 27,141 at the 2020 census, making it the 6th most populous city in Nebraska. Fremont is the home of Midland University.

History
From the 1830s to the 1860s, the area saw a great deal of traffic due to the Mormon Trail, which passed along the north bank of the Platte River. A ferry connected the two banks of the Elkhorn River near Fremont. It was a major overland route for emigrant settlers going to the West, the military and hunters.

Fremont was laid out in 1856 in anticipation that the railroad would be extended to that site. It was named after the American explorer, politician and military official General John C. Frémont. By 1857, there were 13 log houses in the town. The Union Pacific Railroad reached the town in December 1865 becoming the first railroad into the future rail hub. Sioux City and Pacific Railroad completed track into the town in 1868 with the Elkhorn Valley Railroad arriving in 1869.

Due to the town's geographically central location, the First Transcontinental Telegraph line (1861), railroad (1865) and highway (1913) passed through or very near Fremont. Original brick portions of the "Old Lincoln Highway" are located east of Fremont, on the way to Omaha.

Fremont is the namesake for the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle, which was settled by Luther H. Griffith and Edward Blewett from Fremont.

On January 10, 1976, in downtown Fremont, the Pathfinder Hotel exploded due to a natural gas leak in the basement. At the time the hotel was being used as apartments, mostly occupied by senior citizens. It also was a meeting place for philanthropic and business organizations, and had a drug store on the northwest corner. The explosion shattered windows around the city, and the ensuing fire killed 23 people and destroyed most of the city block of the hotel.

Fremont gained national attention in 2010 when residents approved a referendum that would ban illegal immigrants from renting and working in the town.

Geography
Fremont is located along the Platte River, approximately 35 mi northwest of the largest city in the area, Omaha, and 50 mi northeast of the state capitol, Lincoln.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.85 sqmi, of which 8.80 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water. Fremont lies in the river plain between the Platte and Elkhorn rivers, at an elevation of approximately 366 meters (1,203 ft) above sea level.

Demographics
Fremont is the county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, and is likewise the financial and social center of the area. Facilitated by the completion of the US Highway 275 and Highway 30 bypass around Fremont, from Omaha, eastern Fremont is growing rapidly as a bedroom community for Omaha (see links to air photos below).

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 27,141 people, 10,948 households, and 6,845 families in Fremont. The population density was 2,515.4 per square mile (970.7/km$2$). There were 11,685 housing units at an average density of 1,082.9 per square mile (417.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 79.16% (21,486) white, 0.78% (212) black or African-American, 1.15% (311) Native American, 0.65% (176) Asian, 0.05% (14) Pacific Islander, 9.92% (2,692) from other races, and 8.29% (2,250) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 15.0% (4,061) of the population.

Of the 10,948 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no husband present. 29.7% of households consisted of individuals and 13.8% 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.

23.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,291 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,384) and the median family income $72,318 (+/- $2,903). Males had a median income of $41,392 (+/- $1,621) versus $26,350 (+/- $1,415) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,649 (+/- $2,465). Approximately, 7.1% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 26,397 people, 10,725 households, and 6,862 families living in the city. The population density was 2999.7 PD/sqmi. There were 11,427 housing units at an average density of 1298.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 7.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9% of the population.

There were 10,725 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,174 people, 10,171 households, and 6,672 families living in the city, which makes it the 6th largest city in Nebraska. The population density was 3,393.3 PD/sqmi. There were 10,576 housing units at an average density of 1,425.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.28% White, 0.57% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.29% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.31% of the population.

There were 10,171 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,700, and the median income for a family was $45,259. Males had a median income of $31,865 versus $21,035 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,006. About 5.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
As of 2016, Fremont's single largest employer was Hormel Foods, with an estimated 1000–1500 workers, whose hog-processing plant has been described as "the nation’s largest producer of Spam." The next-largest employers were Fremont Health Medical Center, Fremont Public Schools, and Nye Health Services, each with an estimated 500–1000 employees.

Costco began building a poultry complex in 2019 that includes a processing facility, hatchery and feed mill. The facility is known as the Lincoln Premium Poultry.

Arts and culture
The Louis E. May Historical Museum is housed in a Victorian house built by Fremont's first mayor, Theron Nye, in 1874. A log cabin on the site is an example of the type of dwelling in which the earliest pioneers lived who moved to Nebraska as part of the Homestead Act. Historic downtown Fremont is known for its numerous antique stores, and a collection of historical buildings.

Several local buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Among these is the Love-Larson Opera House on Broad Street, built in 1888. Later used as apartments and a grocery store, it was restored for theatre use by a non-profit group in the 1970s, and again in 2003 by the Fremont High Drama Club.

John C. Fremont Days, which is a celebration of Fremont's history through a parade, Chautauqua, rodeo, classic car show and vendors with handmade crafts.

The Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area (also known as "the State Lakes") attracts boaters, skiers, fishermen and beachgoers from the area to the group of 20 man-made tree-lined lakes which cover nearly 700 acre, along the Platte River. Two regional Boy Scout camps, Camp Cedars and Camp Eagle, are located near Fremont, along the Platte River.

Fremont forms part of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum collection.

In 2023 the city council and the board of the Keene Memorial Library voted to remove books on LGBT topics, including This Book Is Gay, from the young adult section of the library to the adult section. A group of Fremont citizens attempted to have the book removed entirety, but failed.

Parks and recreation
Fremont has 21 city-owned parks, with a combined area of over 400 acre. Located in the northwest corner of Fremont near the "Washington Heights" neighborhood is the Fremont Golf Club (FGC). The FGC was completed in 1930 and features 6390 yd of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.

In 2007 construction of the "Splash Station" water park was completed. The park cost an estimated $5.1 million and features an interactive train slide, combination lap pool and wave pool, body slide and speed slide.

Education
Fremont is the home of the undergraduate liberal arts college, Midland University, which houses the Musbach Art Center, among other attractions. The Metropolitan Community College system has a community college campus in Fremont as well.

There is one public high school, Fremont Senior High (part of the Fremont Public School System), one private school, Archbishop Bergan Catholic School (Pre-K-12), and one private elementary/middle school, Trinity Lutheran School.

Transportation

 * U.S. Route 30
 * U.S. Route 77
 * U.S. Route 275

Notable people

 * William L. Armstrong, served as a United States Representative and Senator from Colorado
 * Mildred Banfield, Alaska state legislator
 * Robert Beerbohm, American comic book historian
 * Sue Bierman, San Francisco civic activist and Supervisor
 * Gutzon Borglum, sculptor
 * Harold Eugene Edgerton, pioneer in stroboscopic photography
 * Marg Helgenberger, film and television actress
 * Charlie Janssen, Nebraska State Auditor, former member of Nebraska legislature
 * Doron Jensen, founder of Timber Lodge Steakhouse
 * Richard A. Jensen, theologian and professor at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
 * Jason Licht, general manager of NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 * James Milliken, Chancellor of the University of Texas System
 * Ben Sasse, President of the University of Florida and former United States Senator
 * Jessica Shepard, WNBA player
 * Julie Sommars, film and television actress
 * Sloppy Thurston, starting pitcher in Major League Baseball
 * Mary A. Hitchcock Wakelin, educator and temperance reformer
 * Zach Wiegert, player in the National Football League

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Hooper, Nebraska

Hooper is a city in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 830 at the 2010 census.

History
Hooper got its start in the year 1871, following construction of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad through the territory. It was named for Samuel Hooper, a US congressman from Massachusetts.

By the mid-1970s, the future of railroad service came into question. The Chicago & North Western (C&NW) (successor to the FE&MV RR) tracks were experiencing mildly declining freight traffic levels. In spring of 1982, flooding from the Elkhorn River & nearby Pebble Creek damaged the track. With the declining freight traffic levels & flooding damage, the C&NW promptly filed a request with the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the line. Permission was granted later that year, leaving the tracks with a dismal future.

In 1986, railroad service was revived by the newly formed Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad (FEVR), which took ownership of the abandoned C&NW track. However, a bridge north of Nickerson was deemed unsafe to cross in 2003; as a result, FEVR embargoed train service through Hooper.. In summer 2021, the tracks were dismantled as part of an effort to construct a bike path following the old railroad route.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, of which 0.65 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 830 people, 359 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 1276.9 PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 609.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 359 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.4% 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 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 827 people, 350 households, and 227 families living in the city. The population density was 1,302.2 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 585.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.27% White, 0.12% African American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 350 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.4% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,515, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $31,850 versus $19,943 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,825. About 3.9% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Landmarks
Hooper is noted for a 24 ft tower, with the town's name in 18 in letters, completed in 2010 as a road sign for the town. The tower was constructed alongside a new bypass on U.S. Route 275 that diverted the highway around the town and raised concerns that the town would be unnoticed by passing traffic.

Notable people

 * Lillian Boyer, legendary aerial daredevil, wing walker 1920s
 * Jordan Larson, volleyball player at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln; world champion and Olympic gold medalist for the United States women's national volleyball team
 * Donald K. Schwab, first lieutenant in the US Army in World War II; awarded Medal of Honor March 18, 2014 for heroism near Lure, France on September 17, 1944

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title: Hooper, Nebraska


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Inglewood, Nebraska

Inglewood is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 325 at the 2010 census.

History
Inglewood was platted in 1918, and named after the city of Inglewood, California.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 325 people, 134 households, and 90 families living in the village. The population density was 1354.2 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 608.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 10.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.5% of the population.

There were 134 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% 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 2.94.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 382 people, 154 households, and 103 families living in the village. The population density was 1,616.1 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 681.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.64% White, 1.83% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% 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 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,063, and the median income for a family was $38,409. Males had a median income of $26,518 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,675. About 4.4% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Nickerson, Nebraska

Nickerson is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 369 at the 2010 census.

History
Nickerson was platted in 1871 by Lucius D. Richards when the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, Reynolds K. Nickerson. Nickerson was incorporated as a village in 1910.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 129 households, and 91 families residing in the village. The population density was 971.1 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 376.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 79.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 14.9% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.7% of the population.

There were 129 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 17.8% 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 2.86 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the village was 33.9 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% 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 431 people, 144 households, and 110 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,131.5 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 406.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 83.76% White, 0.70% African American, 12.76% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.51% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,477, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $29,531 versus $20,769 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,744. About 8.7% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

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North Bend, Nebraska

North Bend is a city in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,177 at the 2010 census.

Geography
North Bend lies on the north bank of the Platte River, at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Nebraska Highway 79. The main east–west line of the Union Pacific Railroad passes through the city.

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

History
The site of North Bend was settled in 1856 by a party of Scottish immigrants. En route from Lake Zurich, Illinois to Kansas, they stopped at a bend at the northernmost point of the Platte River, where they were invited to an impromptu Fourth of July celebration at a newly founded townsite named Emerson. Finding the site congenial, and concerned about the "Border War" in Kansas, they opted to remain there, founding a nearby townsite that they named Franklin.

The site grew with the arrival of new parties of settlers. One such party brought a steam-powered sawmill and meal-grinder, the first steam mill in Dodge County. In 1858, Emerson's name was changed to Wallace, after a Philadelphia philanthropist who had offered to build a library in any town taking his name. In the 1860s, the town had a pontoon bridge across the Platte River allowing for trade with the farms to the south of the river making into the local grain market, a prime business opportunity for the incoming Union Pacific Railroad.

The combined townsite arrived at its present name in 1864, when the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad bought a piece of ground for a depot on the proposed transcontinental railroad. For many years, surveys had showed the town's location as "the north bend" and was the northernmost point of the UP in the state of Nebraska. The residents and UP officials agreed on North Bend as the name for the town.

The first train arrived in North Bend in 1866, and the town was platted by the railroad in 1867. By 1876, the population had reached 250; there were 21 businesses, a school, and two churches. The city's first newspaper, the Independent, was founded in 1879.

Growth continued steadily. In 1890, the population reached 897; a city building was constructed. By 1920, North Bend had electricity, a waterworks, and paved streets; the population was 1,087. The town continued to grow through much of the 20th century, with its population reaching a peak of 1,368 in 1980.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,177 people, 447 households, and 317 families residing in the city. The population density was 1489.9 PD/sqmi. There were 501 housing units at an average density of 634.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 447 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,213 people, 468 households, and 322 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,588.1 PD/sqmi. There were 509 housing units at an average density of 666.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.34% White, 0.08% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population. There were 468 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.4% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $38,879, and the median income for a family was $43,984. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $18,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,897. About 3.3% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
The largest industry in the North Bend area is agriculture. There are nearly 100 small businesses operating in the city. The largest single employers are North Bend Central Public Schools, which employs 76 people and serves Morse Bluff and Ames as well as North Bend. Birchwood Manor, a nursing home, was the No. 2 largest with 72 employees before closing in 2019.

Media
The city's newspaper is the weekly North Bend Eagle. The paper was formed in November 1897 by the merger of the North Bend Argus and the North Bend Republican. It is the city's oldest continuously operating business.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.

Notable people

 * Marg Helgenberger, actress on CSI and China Beach
 * Charles H. Purcell, Chief Engineer responsible for the design and construction of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge
 * Eddie Watt, baseball player

title: North Bend, Nebraska


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Scribner, Nebraska

Scribner is a city in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 857 at the 2010 census.

History
Scribner was platted in 1870 by Lucius D. Richards when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for publishing magnate Charles Scribner I. Today, Scribner remains a town of trade, even though the railroad no longer serves the town.

By the mid-1970s, the future of railroad service came into question. The Chicago & North Western tracks had been experiencing mildly declining freight traffic volumes. Revenue railroad service ultimately ended in spring of 1982, when flooding from the Elkhorn River & nearby Pebble Creek damaged sections of the track. With freight traffic mildly declining & flooding damage, the C&NW promptly filed a request with the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the line. Permission was granted a short time later, leaving the tracks with a dismal future. Plans were made to revive railroad service from the newly formed Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad, who purchased the abandoned C&NW track. However, the costs were too high to revive railroad service, and the tracks were removed in 1988.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, of which 0.64 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 857 people, 385 households, and 223 families living in the city. The population density was 1339.1 PD/sqmi. There were 443 housing units at an average density of 692.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1% of the population.

There were 385 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 50.4 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 30% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 971 people, 389 households, and 245 families living in the city. The population density was 1,523.2 PD/sqmi. There were 428 housing units at an average density of 671.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.31% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.72% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 389 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,455, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $31,389 versus $18,553 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,173. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * George Dern, United States Secretary of War and Governor of Utah
 * J. Martin Klotsche, educator and historian
 * Gregg Olson, baseball player

title: Scribner, Nebraska


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Snyder, Nebraska

Snyder is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 300 at the 2010 census.

History
Snyder was platted in 1886 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Conrad Schneider, the original owner of the town site. Snyder was incorporated as a village in 1890. Prominent Lutheran radio minister Oswald Hoffmann of the second half of the twentieth century was born in Snyder in 1913.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 300 people, 127 households, and 76 families in the village. The population density was 625.0 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 99.3% White, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3%.

Of the 127 households 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 14.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 41.4 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 318 people, 135 households, and 81 families in the village. The population density was 642.7 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 297.1 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 97.17% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.89% from two or more races.

Of the 135 households 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.8% of households were one person and 17.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 28.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,536, and the median family income was $37,917. Males had a median income of $29,135 versus $17,266 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,365. About 2.4% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Snyder, Nebraska


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Uehling, Nebraska

Uehling is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 230 at the 2010 census.

History
Uehling was laid out in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Theodore Uehling, the original owner of the town site. Uehling was incorporated as a village in 1906.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 230 people, 110 households, and 67 families living in the village. The population density was 1045.5 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 110 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 46.8 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 122 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was 1,288.8 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 623.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.73% White, 2.55% Native American, 0.36% Asian, and 0.36% from two or more races.

There were 122 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $39,821. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,349. About 4.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Uehling, Nebraska


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Winslow, Nebraska

Winslow is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States.

History
Winslow was platted in 1906. The origin of the name Winslow has not been identified. It was incorporated as a village in 1909.

In March 2019 a flood destroyed Winslow. Flood water trapped many in their homes and resulted in many homes being abandoned, leading to many moving to neighboring areas.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.06 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 40 households, and 30 families living in the village. The population density was 1716.7 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 766.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White and 1.0% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% 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 104 people, 41 households, and 30 families living in the village. The population density was 1,744.9 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 755.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.04% White and 0.96% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.85% of the population.

There were 41 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 14.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,766. There were no families and 5.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.

title: Winslow, Nebraska


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Bennington, Nebraska

Bennington is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,026 at the 2020 U.S. Census.

History
Bennington was originally called Bunz Town, and under the latter name was founded in the 1880s when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. The present name is after the town of Bennington, Vermont.

Bennington was struck by an EF3 tornado on April 26, 2024, severely damaging 60 to 65 homes.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 sqmi, of which 0.83 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,458 people, 556 households, and 388 families living in the city. The population density was 1756.6 PD/sqmi. There were 626 housing units at an average density of 754.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 0.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 556 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 29.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 937 people, 346 households, and 255 families living in the city. The population density was 2,428.7 PD/sqmi. There were 359 housing units at an average density of 930.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.53% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 346 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $47,067, and the median income for a family was $53,917. Males had a median income of $36,438 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,416. About 4.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bennington, Nebraska


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Boys Town, Nebraska

Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. Boys Town is an enclave and a suburb of Omaha.

Description
The village of Boys Town was established in 1917 as the headquarters of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home (Boys Town), founded by Father Edward J. Flanagan. The village houses the national headquarters of Boys Town, homes for the youth served and the families that care for them, a church, a museum (The Hall of History), a school, a post office, a fire station, visitor’s center, cafe and other buildings. The village is a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.36 sqmi, of which 1.32 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 745 people, 6 households, and 2 families living in the village. The population density was 564.4 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 11.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 66.0% White, 26.2% African American, 3.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.1%.

Of the 6 households 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, and 66.7% were non-families. 66.7% of households were one person and 16.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 16.7 years. 72.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.2% were from 25 to 44; 2.8% were from 45 to 64; and 0.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 57.2% male and 42.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 818 people, 57 households, and 53 families living in the village. The population density was 589.7 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 41.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 66.01% White, 21.15% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 5.01% from other races, and 5.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.58% of the population.

Of the 57 households 68.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 93.0% were married couples living together, and 7.0% were non-families. 7.0% of households were one person and 5.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.47.

The age distribution was 78.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 11.0% from 25 to 44, 0.7% from 45 to 64, and 0.5% 65 or older. The median age was 16 years. For every 100 females, there were 219.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 150.7 males.

The median household income was $51,442, and the median family income was $51,944. Males had a median income of $31,563 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $3,048. None of the families and 6.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and none of those over 64.

Education
The village of Boys Town contains its own private school system, Boys Town Schools. This school system consists of both a middle school and high school (housed in the same building- The Boys Town Education Center), as well as a Day School, all located on the main Boys Town Home Campus. In addition, Boys Town also operates a Day School located in Duncan, Nebraska.

title: Boys Town, Nebraska


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Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska

Elkhorn is a western neighborhood of the city of Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,062 at the 2000 census and was estimated by the Census Bureau at 8,192 in 2005 before it was annexed into Omaha in 2007. It was named after the Elkhorn River.

History
Elkhorn was platted in 1867 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.

On April 26, 2024, Elkhorn was struck by a large, long-tracked EF3 tornado. Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.

Annexation
Elkhorn, founded in 1865 by George Crawford and platted in 1867, was an independent municipality until it was annexed by the city of Omaha in 2005. In an attempt to prevent the annexation, Elkhorn almost simultaneously annexed several surrounding subdivisions in an attempt to bring the city's population above 10,000 citizens; a 1917 state law limits Omaha's annexation power to neighboring communities not over 10,000 in population. On January 12, 2007, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of Omaha, saying "…we conclude that Elkhorn ceased to exist as a separate municipality on March 24, 2005, the date that Omaha's annexation ordinance became effective." The United States Supreme Court denied Elkhorn's request to hear the case on February 22, 2007.

Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey said he tried for years to work with Elkhorn, whereby Elkhorn would not be annexed if the city did no further annexing of its own. Elkhorn representatives did not consider that a fair proposal and refused. Omaha began the process of annexing Elkhorn. The two municipalities went to court as Elkhorn attempted to block the forcible annexation by Omaha. It was not until after losing the first round in the courts that Elkhorn offered to reach an agreement with Omaha. Omaha, having won in the courts and already financially invested in the court fights, refused to deal with Elkhorn and continued the annexation process.

The final Elkhorn city council meeting was held February 27, 2007. Elkhorn ceased to be an independent municipality on March 1, 2007.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,062 people, 2,000 households, and 1,681 families residing in Elkhorn. The population density was 1,619.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,034 housing units at an average density of 543.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the area was 98.75% White, 0.13% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 2,000 households, out of which 46.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median income for a household in Elkhorn was $67,234, and the median income for a family was $76,206. Males had a median income of $52,361, versus $31,655 for females. The per capita income for Elkhorn was $29,129. About 1.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Elkhorn Public Schools operates the area public schools.

title: Elkhorn, Omaha, Nebraska


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Ralston, Nebraska

Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,494 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Omaha, Ralston is surrounded on three sides by the city of Omaha by 84th, 72nd, and L Streets, and by Sarpy County (Harrison Street) on the south side.

History
The area of the townsite was established on May 23, 1907 with the sale of 282.7 acres of land owned by Omaha newspaper editor George L. Miller to the Ralston Investment Company. A year later the town was platted by future Omaha mayor Roy N. Towl. A petition to incorporate the property as a village was submitted to the Douglas County Board of Commissions on June 22, 1912, which was adopted by the Board two days later on June 24.

The still nascent village experienced a devastating blow to its development on Easter, March 23, 1913, when a tornado tore through the downtown area. The 1913 Easter Tornado was part of a March 1913 tornado outbreak sequence that ripped through the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States.

In 1934, following a fire that destroyed half a city block, Ralston declared bankruptcy; it was one of the first cities in the United States to do so.

Geography
Ralston is located at 41.20222°N, -96.03722°W (41.202198, -96.037168).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.65 sqmi, of which 1.64 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

The nearest hospital is Bergan Mercy Hospital (3.7 miles) located in Omaha.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 6,494 people, 3,092 households, and 1,805 families in Ralston. The population density was 4,084.3 per square mile (1,580.0/km$2$). There were 3,237 housing units at an average density of 2,035.8 per square mile (787.6/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.66% (5,108) white, 3.73% (242) black or African-American, 0.91% (59) Native American, 1.74% (113) Asian, 0.05% (3) Pacific Islander, 6.19% (402) from other races, and 8.73% (567) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 13.0% (953) of the population.

Of the 3,092 households, 26.3% had children under the age of 18; 42.6% were married couples living together; 27.7% had a female householder with no husband present. 33.1% of households consisted of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.

23.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $60,106 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,994) and the median family income $73,826 (+/- $7,307). Males had a median income of $41,763 (+/- $4,565) versus $34,464 (+/- $6,447) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $37,321 (+/- $4,055). Approximately, 4.4% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the time of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 5,943 people. There was a total of 2,581 households, of which 1,560 households were made of families. The population density was 3623.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,711 housing units at an average density of 1653.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% White, 2.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0% of the population.

There were 2,581 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% 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.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,314 people, 2,538 households, and 1,697 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,725.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 1,534.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.96% White, 1.24% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.16% Asian, Pacific Islander, 1.58% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.39% of the population.

There were 2,538 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $47,252, and the median income for a family was $58,360. Males had a median income of $35,898 versus $27,475 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,230. About 0.6% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The local school district is Ralston Public Schools. Ralston High School opened on Lakeview Drive in 1954; it is now at 8969 Park Drive. The old high school building was converted to the middle school. In 2006, Ralston High School's enrollment jumped from 850 students to 1090 students.

The Ralston Public Library opened in 1922 and was first located in the Stewart Real Estate Office. Two years later it was moved to the Centennial room in the basement level of City Hall. In 1963, the library moved to 7900 Park Lane. In May 1999, it returned to the downtown area and was renamed the Baright Public Library; it is currently at 5555 South 77th Street.

Attractions
The Ralston Arena opened October 19, 2012 and serves as the home of the Omaha Lancers hockey team, the Omaha Beef indoor football team, and was the home of UNO Mavericks men's basketball team until Baxter Arena opened in 2015. On January 1, 2022, the arena's was officially renamed the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.

Local Businesses

 * 1st State Bank - 1st.BANK
 * Awarded the 2018 Business of the Year by the Ralston Chamber of Commerce.

Transportation
Transit service to the city is provided by Metro Transit.

title: Ralston, Nebraska


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Valley, Nebraska

Valley is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,037 at the 2020 census.

Valley is also home to the area's National Weather Service office, serving portions of eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa.

History
Valley was laid out as a town in 1864 when it was certain that the Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad would be extended to that point. It was named for the Platte River valley.

Geography
Valley is located at 41.31417°N, -96.34833°W (41.314199, -96.348250).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.62 sqmi, of which 3.56 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,875 people, 804 households, and 489 families living in the city. The population density was 526.7 PD/sqmi. There were 871 housing units at an average density of 244.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 804 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,788 people, 696 households, and 455 families living in the city. The population density was 1,180.2 PD/sqmi. There were 760 housing units at an average density of 501.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 0.56% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 696 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,949, and the median income for a family was $47,596. Males had a median income of $35,847 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,508. About 7.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Valley and neighboring Waterloo operate a consolidated school system, Douglas County West Community Schools. Douglas County West (DC West) was formed in August 2005 by the merger of Waterloo Public Schools and Valley Public Schools. Douglas County West provides an extensive education from pre-school through the 12th grade. DC West Community Schools, as it is commonly called used to have two campuses in which the high school and middle school were separate. The main campus is now located at 401 S. Pine Street in Valley.

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Waterloo, Nebraska

Waterloo is a village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 935 at the 2020 census.

History
Waterloo was founded by Elias Kelsey and John Logan in 1883 after two failed attempts at incorporation. In 1870, the Union Pacific Railroad designated a stop at the location. The name possibly commemorates the Battle of Waterloo or Kelsey's birthplace Waterloo, New York.

The town was temporarily abandoned following The Great Flood of 1881.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 848 people, 337 households, and 229 families living in the village. The population density was 1304.6 PD/sqmi. There were 359 housing units at an average density of 552.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 337 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the village was 38.9 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 459 people, 183 households, and 124 families living in the village. The population density was 1,292.7 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 535.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.69% White, 0.87% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population.

There were 183 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $45,625, and the median income for a family was $55,156. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $21,827 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,089. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.3% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * George E. Cryer, 32nd mayor of Los Angeles from 1921 to 1929.

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Benkelman, Nebraska

Benkelman is a city in and the county seat of Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 821.

History
Benkelman was originally called Collinsville, in honor of Moses Collins, and under that name was founded circa 1880. In 1882, it was renamed Benkelman by the railroad for J. G. Benkelman, a stock raiser.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 953 people, 445 households, and 242 families residing in the city. The population density was 1191.3 PD/sqmi. There were 556 housing units at an average density of 695.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 445 households, of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 48.5 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 458 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,267.6 PD/sqmi. There were 576 housing units at an average density of 725.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.51% White, 0.80% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 458 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,788, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $26,741 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,700. About 7.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Major highways

 * U.S. Route 34 - east–west route through Benkelman
 * Nebraska Route 61 - north–south route through Benkelman

Rail
The BNSF Railroad passes through Benkelman from east to west generally following the Republican River. US 34 follows this general alignment as well. Amtrak passes through town, although there is no station in town. The nearest is McCook station an hour to the east.

Notable people

 * Ward Bond, actor
 * Dave Heineman, 39th Governor of Nebraska
 * Edward Snedeker, Lieutenant general in the Marine Corps
 * Phaelan Sanford, American Football free safety for the Las Vegas Raiders

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Haigler, Nebraska

Haigler is a village in southwestern Dundy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census.

History
Haigler was platted in 1886. It was named for Jacob Haigler, a pioneer settler.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 158 people, 79 households, and 45 families residing in the village. The population density was 658.3 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 420.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.7% White, 0.6% African American, 2.5% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 79 households, of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 2.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the village was 51.3 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 27.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 211 people, 92 households, and 57 families residing in the village. The population density was 871.5 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 429.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.84% White, 0.95% Native American, 3.32% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.11% of the population.

There were 92 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $21,563 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,634. About 7.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Scott Olin Wright, United States District Court judge, was born in Haigler.

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Exeter, Nebraska

Exeter is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 516 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1870, Dr. Horace Greeley Smith and his wife filed a homestead claim at the site of present-day Exeter. In an earlier scouting trip, Smith had determined that the site would lie near the line of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad as it extended itself westward.

In the fall of 1871, the Burlington and Missouri was completed through Fillmore County. To promote settlement along its line, the railroad established towns at intervals. Towns were named alphabetically as the railroad ran westward from Lincoln. In eastern Fillmore County, a town was established on land donated by Smith and by James Dolan. One of the families that had settled in the area had come from Exeter, New Hampshire, and it was proposed that the town be given that name. It was adopted, as being in keeping with the alphabetical sequence: Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Harvard, Inland, Juniata, Kenesaw, and Lowell.

The railroad advertised the availability of free government land in Nebraska, bringing settlers from the eastern United States, and Czech, German, English, Irish, and Scandinavian immigrants. The town's growth was initially slow, but hastened in the late 1870s. In 1878, two large grain elevators were built and a number of businesses opened; the town's first newspaper, the Enterprise, was established in that year. In 1879, the town was incorporated; by that time, it had sixteen businesses.

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

Education
Exeter and the neighboring village of Milligan form part of the Exeter-Milligan School District.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 591 people, 236 households, and 151 families residing in the village. The population density was 938.1 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 449.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 236 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 44.7 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 712 people, 276 households, and 171 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,119.0 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 466.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.17% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 276 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,286, and the median income for a family was $45,234. Males had a median income of $30,547 versus $17,019 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,438. About 4.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and recreation
Exeter's city park, also known as Gilbert's Park, is located at 110 E. Maplewood Street. The Aquatic Center, built in 2009, is also located in the park. The park has playground equipment, a ball field, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and picnic facilities. Exeter also has four neighborhood mini parks located throughout the city with tennis and basketball courts at Edgar Recreation Center in the center of the community.

Annual events include the Easter Egg hunt in the spring, the Firemen's BBQ and Street Dance in the summer and holiday activities in November and December. Summer recreation abounds with league play in softball and baseball for many age groups. Youth can also participate in 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, church schools, day camps, and summer reading programs.

Religion
Exeter has three churches: the Exeter Methodist Community Church, the United Church of Christ, and St. Stephen's Catholic Church.

Notable people

 * Richard A. Dier, United States federal judge
 * Theodore C. Diers, Wyoming state representative and senator
 * Jeff Zeleny, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, CNN correspondent
 * Donald Trauger, nuclear scientist, Worked on Manhattan Project, Former director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Author of Horse Power to Nuclear Power

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Fairmont, Nebraska

Fairmont is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 602 at the 2020 census.

History
Fairmont was platted in 1871 when the Burlington & Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. The name was chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Huxley, etc. Fairmont is a descriptive name referring to the town's scenic setting at a lofty elevation. By the fall of 1872 Fairmont had a school building, hotels, more stores, lumberyards, and coal and feed yards under construction. The first newspaper, "Fairmont Bulletin" was published in 1872. By 1881 there were three with the introduction of the "Nebraska Bulletin" and the "Nebraska Signal".

One of the first major business enterprises, the Fairmont Creamery Company, was founded in 1884. Corporate offices were moved to Omaha in 1907.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 560 people, 243 households, and 151 families residing in the village. The population density was 682.9 PD/sqmi. There were 299 housing units at an average density of 364.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 243 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the village was 50.1 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 691 people, 275 households, and 171 families residing in the village. The population density was 996.2 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 445.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.80% White, 0.14% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 1.45% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.04% of the population.

There were 275 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,658, and the median income for a family was $41,618. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,957. About 8.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 24.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person
Frances Maule Bjorkman, feminist activist

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Geneva, Nebraska

Geneva is a city in, and the county seat of, Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census.

History
Geneva was founded in 1871. It was named after Geneva, in Switzerland, perhaps via Geneva, New York.

Government
Geneva uses a city council consisting of six members that serve four-year terms. As of April 2023, the current mayor of Geneva is Cody Lightwine.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 sqmi, all land.

The city serves as the Fillmore County seat and is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P. McCall in 1909. The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geneva is located approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico.

Climate
On July 15, 1934, Geneva experienced the highest recorded temperature in Nebraska state history at 118 F; it shares this record with Minden and Hartington.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,217 people, 926 households, and 585 families living in the city. The population density was 1086.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 520.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 926 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% 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 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,226 people, 957 households, and 618 families living in the city. The population density was 1,486.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,050 housing units at an average density of 701.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.04% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 957 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% 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 81.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $40,096. Males had a median income of $30,357 versus $17,534 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,349. About 2.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fillmore Central Elementary and High School are the public schools in Geneva.

Grace Lutheran Elementary School is a Christian school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Geneva.

Notable people

 * Kate Barnard, first woman elected to statewide office in Oklahoma
 * Maggie Malone, collegiate javelin throw record-holder and Olympic athlete
 * Terry Murrell, President of Western Iowa Tech Community College
 * John E. Nelson, member of the Nebraska Legislature
 * Robert B. Wilson, Nobel prize in Economics, 2020

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Grafton, Nebraska

Grafton is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census.

History
Grafton was founded in 1874. It was likely named after the town of Grafton, Massachusetts. The name was also chosen to conform with the alphabetical stops on the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line traveling westward from Lincoln: Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, Grafton, Huxley, etc.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 62 households, and 35 families living in the village. The population density was 360.0 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 214.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% African American.

There were 62 households, of which 14.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.57.

The median age in the village was 52 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.6% were from 25 to 44; 42.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 152 people, 68 households, and 46 families living in the village. The population density was 438.8 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 207.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 68 households, out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $19,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,348. None of the families and 4.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.3% of those over 64.

title: Grafton, Nebraska


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Milligan, Nebraska

Milligan is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 241 at the 2020 census.

History
Milligan was laid out in 1887 when the Kansas City and Omaha Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Frank Milligan, a railroad official.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 285 people, 129 households, and 81 families in the village. The population density was 1187.5 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 708.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.1%.

Of the 129 households 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.3% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 46.8 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 315 people, 149 households, and 77 families in the village. The population density was 1,353.3 PD/sqmi. There were 181 housing units at an average density of 777.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 98.10% White, 0.95% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.32%.

Of the 149 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.7% were non-families. 44.3% of households were one person and 27.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $24,327, and the median family income was $27,727. Males had a median income of $21,719 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,654. About 19.7% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Milligan and the neighboring village of Exeter make up part of the Exeter-Milligan School District.

Milligan Auditorium
The Cesko-narodni sin-Milligan Auditorium was constructed in 1929. It serves as a meeting hall in the Czech community, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Notable people

 * Eddie Brown, baseball player
 * Jeanne Combs, Nebraska legislator

title: Milligan, Nebraska


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Ohiowa, Nebraska

Ohiowa is a village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 122 at the 2020 census.

History
Ohiowa was platted in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. A majority of the early settlers being natives of the states of Ohio and Iowa caused the name to be selected. The name of the village is unusual in that it contains the complete names of two states.

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 115 people, 53 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 460.0 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 280.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 53 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 44.5 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 142 people, 69 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 573.4 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 315.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.37% White, 0.70% African American, 2.11% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.04% of the population.

There were 69 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.7% were non-families. 46.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $23,333 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,526. There were 25.8% of families and 33.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 73.1% of under eighteens and 22.0% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Mato Kosyk, Sorbian writer

title: Ohiowa, Nebraska