Brock, Nebraska facts for kids
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Brock, Nebraska
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Downtown Brock: Main Street
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Location of Brock, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nemaha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
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| • Density | 394/sq mi (150.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68320
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-06505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0827658 |
Brock is a small village located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 122 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Brock Village
Brock was first started way back in 1854. Over the years, this village had a few different names. It was called Dayton, Howard, Clinton, and even Podunk at different times.
The village got its current name, Brock, in 1882. This happened when a railroad was built through the town. The name Brock was chosen to honor a railroad official.
Exploring Brock's Geography
Brock is located in southeastern Nebraska. Its exact coordinates are 40.480194 degrees North and -95.959910 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Brock's Climate and Weather
Brock experiences a climate typical of its region. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. The village gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Brock, Nebraska (coordinates:40°28′47″N 95°57′36″W / 40.4797°N 95.9599°W, 1991-2020 precipitation normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.87 (22) |
1.04 (26) |
1.90 (48) |
2.85 (72) |
5.43 (138) |
5.11 (130) |
4.41 (112) |
3.49 (89) |
3.09 (78) |
2.67 (68) |
1.67 (42) |
1.16 (29) |
33.69 (854) |
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People Living in Brock
The number of people living in Brock has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 348 | — | |
| 1900 | 543 | 56.0% | |
| 1910 | 434 | −20.1% | |
| 1920 | 274 | −36.9% | |
| 1930 | 328 | 19.7% | |
| 1940 | 373 | 13.7% | |
| 1950 | 283 | −24.1% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −24.7% | |
| 1970 | 192 | −9.9% | |
| 1980 | 189 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 143 | −24.3% | |
| 2000 | 162 | 13.3% | |
| 2010 | 112 | −30.9% | |
| 2020 | 123 | 9.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 121 | 8.0% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the census counted 112 people living in Brock. These people lived in 56 different homes. About 31 of these homes were families.
The village had a population density of about 361 people per square mile. Most residents, about 99.1%, identified as White.
Many homes, about 39.3%, had just one person living there. Also, 23.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average household had 2 people.
The average age of people in Brock in 2010 was 56 years old. About 11.6% of residents were under 18. About 30.4% were 65 years or older. There were more females (55.4%) than males (44.6%) in the village.
See also
In Spanish: Brock (Nebraska) para niños
