Brainard, Nebraska facts for kids
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Brainard, Nebraska
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Downtown Brainard
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 Brainard, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Brainard, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Oak Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
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| • Total | 336 |
| • Density | 1,083.87/sq mi (418.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68626
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-06120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398169 |
| Website | brainardnebraska.com |
Brainard is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 336 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History
Brainard was started in 1878. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that spot. The village was named after David Brainerd. He was an American missionary who worked with Native American people. Even though the spelling is a little different, the name honors him.
Geography
Brainard is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 61 | — | |
| 1890 | 306 | 401.6% | |
| 1900 | 384 | 25.5% | |
| 1910 | 465 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 468 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 400 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 444 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 373 | −16.0% | |
| 1960 | 300 | −19.6% | |
| 1970 | 309 | 3.0% | |
| 1980 | 275 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 326 | 18.5% | |
| 2000 | 351 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 330 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 336 | 1.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, a count of the population (called a census) showed that 330 people lived in Brainard. These people lived in 152 different homes, and 90 of those were families.
Most of the people in the village (99.7%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- Out of the 152 homes:
- 23.7% had kids under 18 living there.
- 54.6% were married couples.
- 38.8% were people living alone.
- 17.1% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Brainard was about 45.5 years old.
- 22.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 31.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half the population (51.5%) was male, and 48.5% was female.
Education
Brainard Public Schools are part of the East Butler Public Schools School District. The district has one elementary school for younger students and one high school for older students.
Famous People from Brainard
- Jerome Hanus - He became an Archbishop (a high-ranking leader in the Roman Catholic Church) in Dubuque.
- Joel Makovicka - An American football player.
- Lyle Talbot - A well-known actor.
See also
In Spanish: Brainard (Nebraska) para niños
