Curtis, Nebraska facts for kids
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Curtis, Nebraska
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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture,
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Location of Curtis, Nebraska
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Detailed map of Curtis, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Frontier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,585 ft (788 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 806 |
| • Density | 671.67/sq mi (259.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69025
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-11825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393700 |
| Website | https://www.curtisnebraska.com/ |
Curtis is a small city in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, about 806 people lived there. It's a friendly community known for its unique traditions and local college.
About Curtis
Curtis calls itself "Nebraska's Easter City." This is because the city puts on a special play every year on Palm Sunday. This play tells the story of Easter.
The city is also home to the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. This college teaches students practical skills. They learn about farming, veterinary technology, and other hands-on jobs.
History of Curtis
Curtis was founded in 1886. This happened soon after a railroad line reached the area. The city was named after a trapper who used to work in the region.
The local school system is called Medicine Valley Schools. It was created in 1969. The school's name comes from its location in the Medicine Creek Valley.
In 2021, the city started a special program. They offered free land to people who would build a house there. They also gave money to families who enrolled their children in the public school. This program was designed to help the city grow its population.
People of Curtis
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 378 | — | |
| 1900 | 435 | 15.1% | |
| 1910 | 613 | 40.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,017 | 65.9% | |
| 1930 | 960 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 952 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 964 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 868 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,166 | 34.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,014 | −13.0% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 832 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 939 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 806 | −14.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 939 people living in Curtis. There were 365 households, which are groups of people living together. Almost half of the households were families.
The average age of people in Curtis was about 27.6 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. Many young adults, aged 18 to 24, also lived in the city.
Geography
Curtis covers an area of about 1.20 square miles (3.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
See also
In Spanish: Curtis (Nebraska) para niños
