Cotesfield, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cotesfield, Nebraska
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Village
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Cotesfield, seen from east of Nebraska Highway 11
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Location of Cotesfield, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 55.34/sq mi (21.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68835
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-10740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398634 |
Cotesfield is a small village located in Howard County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, the village had 46 people living there. It is part of the larger Grand Island, Nebraska area.
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Cotesfield: A Small Village in Nebraska
A Look Back: Cotesfield's History
People first settled in the area around Cotesfield in the 1870s. However, the actual village wasn't built until 1902.
The village got its name from Miss Coates. She was a travel friend of the daughter of Christopher C. Augur. He was an important official in the Department of the Platte.
Cotesfield had its own post office starting in 1871. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It closed down in 1996.
Where is Cotesfield?
Cotesfield is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.52 square miles (1.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Cotesfield?
This section looks at how many people have lived in Cotesfield over the years. It also shares details about the community.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cotesfield has changed quite a bit. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 214 | — | |
| 1930 | 153 | −28.5% | |
| 1940 | 134 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 106 | −20.9% | |
| 1960 | 81 | −23.6% | |
| 1970 | 76 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 82 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 60 | −26.8% | |
| 2000 | 66 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 46 | −30.3% | |
| 2020 | 29 | −37.0% | |
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A Snapshot of the Community
In 2010, there were 46 people living in Cotesfield. These people made up 19 households and 11 families. The village had about 88 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Cotesfield were White (93.5%). A small number were Native American (2.2%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (4.3%).
About 21% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47.4%) were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. About 31% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age in the village was 46.5 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 13% were between 18 and 24. Most residents were between 45 and 64 years old (36.9%). About 20% were 65 or older. More males lived in the village (56.5%) than females (43.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Cotesfield (Nebraska) para niños
