Cody, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cody, Nebraska
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Downtown Cody
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Location of Cody, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,097 ft (944 m) |
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 162.95/sq mi (62.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69211
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-09760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398594 |
Cody is a small village located in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 168 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of Nebraska.
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History of Cody Village
Cody was officially started in 1886. This happened when the railroad tracks were built all the way to this spot. The village was named after Thomas Cody, who was a foreman working on the railroad.
Geography of Cody
Cody is located in Nebraska. The village covers a total area of about 1.03 square miles (2.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Local Businesses and Activities
Even though Cody is a small village, it has some interesting businesses. Students from Cody-Kilgore Public School have helped run the Circle C grocery store. Their efforts were even shown on national TV programs like Harvest Public Media and The News Hour on PBS.
The town also has a city park. This park offers camping facilities and showers for travelers. It is especially helpful for cyclists riding the Cowboy Trail through town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 185 | — | |
| 1920 | 428 | 131.4% | |
| 1930 | 408 | −4.7% | |
| 1940 | 375 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −21.1% | |
| 1960 | 230 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 246 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 177 | −28.0% | |
| 1990 | 177 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 149 | −15.8% | |
| 2010 | 154 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 168 | 9.1% | |
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Cody's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 154 people living in Cody. These people lived in 66 different households, with 43 of them being families. The village had about 149.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Cody were White (92.9%). Some were Native American (4.5%), and a small number were from two or more races (2.6%).
About 27.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.6%) were married couples. The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Cody was 45 years old. About 27.9% of residents were under 18. About 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (50.6%) than females (49.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Cody (Nebraska) para niños
