Axtell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Axtell, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Axtell: east side of Main Street
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| Nickname(s):
The Windmill City
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Location of Axtell, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 732 |
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749 |
| • Density | 1,591/sq mi (610.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68924
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-02830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398014 |
Axtell is a small village located in western Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the larger Kearney area. In 2020, about 732 people called Axtell home.
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History of Axtell
The first people started to settle in the Axtell area in the 1870s. Axtell officially became a village in 1885. This happened when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad extended its tracks to this spot. The village was named after one of the railroad workers.
Geography of Axtell
Axtell is a small community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.20 square kilometers (0.46 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 262 | — | |
| 1900 | 329 | 25.6% | |
| 1910 | 394 | 19.8% | |
| 1920 | 385 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 328 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 295 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 352 | 19.3% | |
| 1960 | 477 | 35.5% | |
| 1970 | 500 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 602 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 707 | 17.4% | |
| 2000 | 696 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 726 | 4.3% | |
| 2020 | 732 | 0.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 749 | 3.2% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 726 people living in Axtell. These people lived in 276 households. About 208 of these households were families. The village had about 293 housing units.
Many households, about 39.1%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 64.9%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The average age of people in Axtell was 36.2 years old. About 28.9% of residents were under 18. About 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Economy and Jobs
The main ways people make a living in Axtell are through farming. Many jobs are also related to farm work.
Culture and Community
Axtell is often called "The Windmill City." This is because there are many windmills throughout the community.
Axtell is also home to Mosaic - Bethphage Village of Axtell. This organization helps people with developmental disabilities. Bethphage was started in 1913 by K. G. William Dahl. He was a minister from the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church.
See also
In Spanish: Axtell (Nebraska) para niños
