Carroll, Nebraska facts for kids
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Carroll, Nebraska
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Grain bins north of downtown Carroll, June 2010
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Location of Carroll, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
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194 |
| • Density | 1,290/sq mi (495/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68723
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-08010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397563 |
Carroll is a small village in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, about 193 people lived there.
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History of Carroll
Carroll was started in 1886. This happened when the railroad reached the area. The village is named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was the last person to sign the Declaration of Independence who was still alive.
Geography of Carroll
Carroll is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 68 | — | |
| 1900 | 252 | 270.6% | |
| 1910 | 382 | 51.6% | |
| 1920 | 448 | 17.3% | |
| 1930 | 401 | −10.5% | |
| 1940 | 351 | −12.5% | |
| 1950 | 309 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −28.8% | |
| 1970 | 235 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 246 | 4.7% | |
| 1990 | 237 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 238 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 193 | −15.7% | |
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Carroll's 2010 Census Information
In 2010, Carroll had 229 people. There were 99 homes and 64 families living in the village. The village had about 112 houses. Most people living in Carroll were White. A small number were Asian or from other backgrounds. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 31% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had 2.31 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
The average age of people in the village was 43.1 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18. About 24% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Carroll (Nebraska) para niños
