Center, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Center, Nebraska
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Knox County courthouse in Center
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Location of Center, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
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73 |
| • Density | 730/sq mi (270/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68724
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-08360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397587 |
| Website | centerne.com |
Center is a small village located in the state of Nebraska, United States. It's special because it's the "county seat" of Knox County. Being a county seat means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, only 73 people lived there, making it a very small community!
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A Look Back at Center
Center was officially planned out in 1901. It got its name because it's located close to the geographical middle of Knox County. Just a few years later, in 1904, Center officially became an incorporated village.
Where is Center Located?
Center is found where two important roads meet: Nebraska Highway 84 and Nebraska Highway 13. Highway 84 runs east and west, while Highway 13 ends right in Center. A small stream called Bazile Creek also flows near the edge of the village.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Center is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Center?
The number of people living in Center has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1910 | 119 | — | |
| 1920 | 198 | 66.4% | |
| 1930 | 130 | −34.3% | |
| 1940 | 146 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 148 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 147 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 111 | −24.5% | |
| 1980 | 123 | 10.8% | |
| 1990 | 112 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 90 | −19.6% | |
| 2010 | 94 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −22.3% | |
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Center's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 94 people living in Center. These people lived in 39 different homes, and 25 of those were families. The village had about 940 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Center were White (88.3%). A smaller number were Native American (6.4%) or from other backgrounds. About 6.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Center was about 49.5 years old. About 23.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old (35.1%), and about 20.2% were 65 or older. Slightly more males lived in the village (54.3%) than females (45.7%).
