Alvo, Nebraska facts for kids
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Alvo, Nebraska
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Downtown Alvo
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Location of Alvo, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 1,150.00/sq mi (443.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68304
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-01150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397951 |
| Website | http://www.AlvoNebraska.com |
Alvo is a small village located in Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 115 people, according to the 2020 census. Even though it's small, Alvo has its own unique history and a close-knit community.
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History of Alvo
Alvo was started around 1892. This happened when a railroad company, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, extended its tracks to this area. People say the community was named after a girl called Alvo. She was reportedly the first white child born in the new settlement, and her father was a railroad official.
Geography of Alvo
Alvo is located at 40°52′20″N 96°23′8″W / 40.87222°N 96.38556°W. This means it's in the eastern part of Nebraska.
Size of the Village
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population of Alvo
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 208 | — | |
| 1930 | 163 | −21.6% | |
| 1940 | 215 | 31.9% | |
| 1950 | 190 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 159 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 151 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 144 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 164 | 13.9% | |
| 2000 | 142 | −13.4% | |
| 2010 | 132 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −12.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 132 people living in Alvo. These people lived in 52 different homes, and 37 of these were families. The village had about 1,320.0 inhabitants per square mile (509.7/km2) people per square mile. All the residents were White.
Many homes (42.3%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51.9%) were married couples. The average home had 2.54 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Alvo was 30.7 years old. About 29.5% of the residents were under 18. Also, 9.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
Education in Alvo
Students in Alvo attend schools within the Waverly School District 145.
See also
In Spanish: Alvo (Nebraska) para niños
