Burr, Nebraska facts for kids
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Burr, Nebraska
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Village
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Corner of 4th and Main Street in Burr, June 2017
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Location of Burr, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 604.65/sq mi (234.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68324
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-07205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397504 |
Burr is a small village located in Otoe County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 52 people.
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History of Burr
Burr was first planned out in the 1880s. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that area. The village got its name from the many burr oak trees that grew nearby.
Geography of Burr
Burr is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.09 square miles. This is equal to about 0.22 square kilometers. All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The population of Burr has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the chart below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 113 | — | |
| 1920 | 133 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 122 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 263 | 115.6% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −65.4% | |
| 1960 | 81 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 108 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −6.5% | |
| 1990 | 75 | −25.7% | |
| 2000 | 66 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −8.8% | |
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Burr's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 57 people living in Burr. These people lived in 30 different homes. Out of these, 16 were families.
The village had about 633 people per square mile. There were 40 housing units in total. All the people living in Burr at that time were identified as White.
The average age of people in Burr was about 51 years old. About 16% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 23% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Education in Burr
Students in Burr attend schools that are part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district. Before 2007, Burr was part of the Nemaha Valley Schools. Then, Nemaha Valley Schools joined with Johnson County Central Public Schools.
Famous Person from Burr
- Dean Steinkuhler is a well-known person from Burr. He was a football player. He played as an offensive lineman for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and later for the Houston Oilers. In 1983, he won two important awards: the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award.
See also
In Spanish: Burr (Nebraska) para niños
