Cedar Rapids, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cedar Rapids, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Cedar Rapids: Main Street looking east from 4th Street
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Location of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
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| • Total | 382 |
| • Density | 1,067.04/sq mi (411.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68627
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-08220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397583 |
Cedar Rapids is a small village located in Boone County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet community. In 2010, the village had a population of 382 people.
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History of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids began to grow thanks to the Burlington Railroad. When the railroad tracks were extended to this area, the town started to form. The village was officially planned out in 1879. Its name comes from the nearby Cedar River. The "rapids" part of the name refers to the fast-moving, whitewater sections of the river.
Geography of the Village
Cedar Rapids is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cedar Rapids has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 484 | — | |
| 1900 | 559 | 15.5% | |
| 1910 | 576 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 766 | 33.0% | |
| 1930 | 743 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 695 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 541 | −22.2% | |
| 1960 | 512 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 449 | −12.3% | |
| 1980 | 447 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 396 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 407 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 382 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 382 | 0.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 382 people living in Cedar Rapids. There were 171 households and 103 families in the village. This means there were about 1061 people per square mile.
Many types of households lived in the village:
- About 26% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 47% were married couples living together.
- Some households were led by a single parent.
- About 38% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
- About 22% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average household had 2.23 people. The average family had 2.94 people. The median age in the village was 43.1 years. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (51%) and females (49%).
Famous People from Cedar Rapids
Some notable people have come from Cedar Rapids:
- Carol Moseke – An Olympic athlete known for discus throwing.
- Kate Sullivan – A person who served as a legislator in Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Rapids (Nebraska) para niños
