Cook, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cook, Nebraska
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Village
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The 1989 Duane Carman bridge in Cook is the only covered bridge in Nebraska.
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Location of Cook, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 323 |
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325 |
| • Density | 1,900/sq mi (718/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68329
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-10390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398621 |
Cook is a small village located in Johnson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 323 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of the state.
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History of Cook Village
Cook was started in 1888. This happened when the Missouri Pacific Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Andrew Cook. He was the person who originally owned the land where the town was built.
Geography of Cook
The village of Cook is located in Johnson County, Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, Cook covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Cook
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 278 | — | |
| 1910 | 387 | 39.2% | |
| 1920 | 360 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 354 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 305 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 332 | 8.9% | |
| 1960 | 313 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 328 | 4.8% | |
| 1980 | 341 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 333 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 322 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 321 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 319 | −0.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 325 | 1.2% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Cook has stayed fairly steady. In 2010, there were 321 people living in the village. These people made up 145 households. Most residents were White, with a small number of Asian and other races. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cook in 2010 was about 44 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 18% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females than males living in the village.
Education in Cook
Students in Cook attend schools that are part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district. Before 2007, Cook was part of the Nemaha Valley Schools. That year, Nemaha Valley Schools joined with Johnson County Central Public Schools.
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See also
- For more information about Cook, Nebraska, written for kids, you can check out the Spanish version: Cook (Nebraska) para niños
