Bladen, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bladen, Nebraska
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Bladen, seen from the south along Spur 91A
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Location of Bladen, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,982 ft (604 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 205 |
| • Density | 571.03/sq mi (220.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68928
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-05140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398129 |
Bladen is a small village located in Webster County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 205 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Bladen's Story: A Look Back
Bladen was started in 1886. This happened when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built its tracks through the area. The village was named after one of the first people to settle there.
Since 1906, Bladen has been the home of the Webster County Fair. This fair is a big event for the community every year.
Where is Bladen?
Bladen is a small village, covering an area of about 0.93 square kilometers (0.36 square miles). All of this area is land. It means there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in Bladen?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 494 | — | |
| 1920 | 445 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 448 | 0.7% | |
| 1940 | 272 | −39.3% | |
| 1950 | 282 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 322 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 293 | −9.0% | |
| 1980 | 298 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 280 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 291 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 237 | −18.6% | |
| 2020 | 205 | −13.5% | |
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Bladen's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 237 people lived in Bladen. There were 93 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 65 were families.
The village had about 658 people per square mile. There were 118 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Bladen were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 9.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.5%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.9%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 30.1% of households were not families, meaning individuals lived alone or with roommates.
The average age of people in Bladen was 41.6 years. About 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16.5% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (54.4%) than males (45.6%).
See also
- In Spanish: Bladen (Nebraska) para niños
