Cedar Creek, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cedar Creek, Nebraska
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Downtown Cedar Creek: B Street
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| Motto(s):
"The Land Of Lakes"
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Location of Cedar Creek, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 814.36/sq mi (314.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68016
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-08185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397580 |
Cedar Creek is a small village located in Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 465 people lived there.
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A Look Back: History of Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek started as a settlement in 1865. It grew slowly at first. But when the railroad arrived in 1870, more people began to move there. The village is named after Cedar Creek, a stream that flows right by the town.
Where is Cedar Creek?
Cedar Creek is located in the state of Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good part of it is water. This water comes from the creek and other small bodies of water.
Who Lives in Cedar Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 119 | — | |
| 1980 | 311 | 161.3% | |
| 1990 | 334 | 7.4% | |
| 2000 | 396 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 390 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 465 | 19.2% | |
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The population of Cedar Creek has changed over the years. In 1970, only 119 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 465 people. This shows that more people have chosen to make Cedar Creek their home over time.
A Closer Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 390 people living in Cedar Creek. These people lived in 170 different homes. Most of the people living in Cedar Creek were white. A very small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in the village was about 50 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old. About 25% of the people were 65 years or older. This means Cedar Creek has a mix of ages, including many older residents.
