Broadwater, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Broadwater, Nebraska
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Village
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Broadwater, looking east along U.S. Highway 26
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Location in Morrill County and the state of Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Morrill |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,586 ft (1,093 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
| • Density | 605.10/sq mi (234.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69125
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-06470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397461 |
Broadwater is a small village located in Morrill County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 95 people, according to the 2020 census. This means it's a very small community! In 2010, there were 128 people living here, so the population has become smaller over time.
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A Look Back in Time
Broadwater has some interesting history! A long time ago, in 1865, a big event called the Battle of Rush Creek happened about 4 miles southeast of where Broadwater is today. This battle was between the U.S. Army and warriors from the Cheyenne, Lakota Sioux, and Arapaho Native American tribes. It took place near where Cedar Creek flows into the North Platte River.
The village of Broadwater itself started in 1909. This was when the railroad tracks were built and reached this spot. The village was named after a person called General Broadwater, who was a friend of one of the railroad officials.
Where is Broadwater?
Broadwater is found in the southeastern part of Morrill County, Nebraska. It's located less than a mile north of the North Platte River, which is an important river in the area.
Roads and Nearby Towns
U.S. Route 26 goes right through the village. If you travel northwest on this road for about 15 miles, you'll reach Bridgeport, which is the main town and county seat of Morrill County. If you go southeast on U.S. Route 26 for about 30 miles, you'll arrive in Oshkosh.
Another road, Nebraska Highway 92, also follows U.S. Route 26 to the southeast from Broadwater. However, when it reaches the eastern edge of the village, it turns south. It then crosses the North Platte River and continues along the south side of the river valley for about 16 miles, also leading to Bridgeport.
Size of the Village
Broadwater is a very small village in terms of its area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the entire village covers about 0.16 square miles (which is about 0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Broadwater has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 364 | — | |
| 1930 | 368 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 344 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 300 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 235 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 141 | −40.0% | |
| 1980 | 161 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 140 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 128 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 95 | −25.8% | |
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As you can see, the population was highest in the 1920s and 1930s, with over 360 people. Since then, it has generally decreased, reaching 95 people in the most recent 2020 census.
Broadwater in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 128 people living in Broadwater. There were 60 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Broadwater were White (96.1%). A smaller number were from other races or a mix of races. About 10.2% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village in 2010 was about 50.5 years old. This means that many residents were adults, with a good number of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Broadwater (Nebraska) para niños
