Bassett, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bassett, Nebraska
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Old-fashioned Phillips 66 station in Bassett
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Location of Bassett, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 538 |
| • Density | 1,211.71/sq mi (468.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68714
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-03215 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394076 |
| Website | bassettnebr.com |
Bassett is a small city located in Rock County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, for Rock County. In 2020, about 538 people lived there.
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History of Bassett
Bassett was officially started in 1884. This happened shortly after a railroad line was built through the area, which helped the town grow. People aren't completely sure who the town was named after. It might have been named for A. N. Bassett or J. W. Basset, both early settlers in the region.
Where is Bassett?
Bassett is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.44 square miles (1.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Bassett
The number of people living in Bassett has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 270 | — | |
| 1910 | 383 | 41.9% | |
| 1920 | 664 | 73.4% | |
| 1930 | 635 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 931 | 46.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,066 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,023 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 983 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,009 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 739 | −26.8% | |
| 2000 | 743 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 619 | −16.7% | |
| 2020 | 538 | −13.1% | |
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Bassett in 2010
In 2010, the city had 619 people living in 306 households. The population density was about 1,407 people per square mile. Most residents were White (98.4%). A small number were Native American (1.1%) or Asian (0.3%).
The average age of people in Bassett in 2010 was 51.9 years old. About 17.8% of the residents were under 18. Also, 29.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Education in Bassett
Public schools in Bassett are managed by the Rock County Public Schools system.
Famous People from Bassett
- Colby Coash, a politician who served in the Nebraska state government.
- Richard Wills, a politician who served in the Idaho state government.
See also
In Spanish: Bassett (Nebraska) para niños
