Cordova, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cordova, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Cordova: intersection of Hector and Helen Streets, May 2013
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Location of Cordova, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Seward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 369.48/sq mi (142.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68330
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-10495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398627 |
Cordova is a small village located in Seward County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area. In 2020, the village had a population of 92 people.
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Discovering Cordova's Past
Cordova has an interesting history. It was first called Hunkins. This name honored an early settler named Benjamin Hunkins.
How Cordova Got Its Name
The village was officially planned, or plattted, in 1887. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built tracks through the area. Soon after, the name Hunkins was changed to Cordova. This was done to avoid confusion with another post office in Nebraska that had a similar name. The new name, Cordova, comes from the city of Cordova, Spain. A post office has been operating in Cordova, Nebraska, since 1888.
Cordova's Location and Size
Cordova is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Understanding Cordova's Population
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand who lives in a place.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Cordova has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1900 | 149 | — | |
| 1910 | 201 | 34.9% | |
| 1920 | 205 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 195 | −4.9% | |
| 1940 | 188 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 147 | −21.8% | |
| 1960 | 152 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 141 | −7.2% | |
| 1980 | 129 | −8.5% | |
| 1990 | 147 | 14.0% | |
| 2000 | 127 | −13.6% | |
| 2010 | 137 | 7.9% | |
| 2020 | 92 | −32.8% | |
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Cordova's Community in 2010
In 2010, there were 137 people living in Cordova. These people lived in 61 households, and 37 of these were families. The village had about 548 people per square mile. There were 70 housing units, meaning homes or apartments.
Most residents, about 98.5%, identified as White. A small number were from other races or two or more races. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 61 households, nearly 20% had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 54%, were married couples living together. A small number of households were led by a single parent. About 39% of households were not families.
About 33% of all households had only one person living in them. Nearly 20% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had about 2.25 people. Families, on average, had about 2.86 people.
Age and Gender in Cordova
The average age of people in Cordova in 2010 was 44.3 years old.
- About 20% of residents were under 18.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64.
- About 25% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders. About 50.4% were male, and 49.6% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Cordova (Nebraska) para niños
