Bertrand, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bertrand, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Bertrand: east side of Minor Avenue
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Location of Bertrand, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Phelps |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (770 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 709 |
| • Density | 1,279.78/sq mi (493.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68927
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-04615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398106 |
Bertrand is a small village located in Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, about 750 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 709.
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History of Bertrand
Bertrand was started in 1884. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The village was named after an important person who worked for the railroad. Just one year later, in 1885, Bertrand officially became a village.
Geography of Bertrand
Bertrand is located in the state of Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Climate in Bertrand
The weather in Bertrand, Nebraska, changes throughout the year. Here is a summary of the climate:
| Climate data for Bertrand, Nebraska (coordinates:40°31′42″N 99°38′07″W / 40.5283°N 99.6353°W, 1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.36 (9.1) |
0.60 (15) |
1.17 (30) |
2.24 (57) |
3.77 (96) |
3.77 (96) |
3.56 (90) |
3.20 (81) |
1.92 (49) |
1.83 (46) |
0.98 (25) |
0.83 (21) |
24.23 (615.1) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.2 (11) |
5.9 (15) |
2.7 (6.9) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.8 (4.6) |
2.1 (5.3) |
17.1 (43.81) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 4 (10) |
5 (13) |
3 (7.6) |
1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.5) |
2 (5.1) |
4 (10) |
5 (13) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4 | 5.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 57.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 6 |
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Population of Bertrand
The number of people living in Bertrand has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 265 | — | |
| 1900 | 344 | 29.8% | |
| 1910 | 643 | 86.9% | |
| 1920 | 697 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 645 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 615 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 584 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 691 | 18.3% | |
| 1970 | 662 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 775 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 708 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 786 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 750 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 709 | −5.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 750 people lived in Bertrand. These people lived in 314 homes. About 203 of these homes were families.
The average age of people in the village was about 47 years old.
- Nearly 25% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 22% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal.
Notable People from Bertrand
Some interesting people have come from Bertrand:
- Charles L. Littel: He was an educator who started several colleges.
- Ben H. Williams: He was a leader for workers' rights in America. He was known for his work with the Industrial Workers of the World group and as an editor for a newspaper called Solidarity.
- Karen Dahlgren Schonewise: She was a very important person in the sport of volleyball. She achieved a lot as a player and coach in college and professionally.
See also
In Spanish: Bertrand (Nebraska) para niños
