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Davenport, Nebraska
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Village
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Davenport, seen from the south along Maple Avenue, November 2013
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Location of Davenport, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 321 |
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313 |
| • Density | 494/sq mi (189.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68335
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12245 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398685 |
Davenport is a small village located in Thayer County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 321 people lived there.
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History of Davenport
Davenport was first planned out in 1872 by the Nebraska Land and Town Company. Around the same time, a railroad line was built through the area. This railroad was first called the St. Joseph and Denver City line, but later became part of the Union Pacific. The village was named after Davenport, Iowa.
In 1887, Davenport officially became an incorporated village. This means it gained its own local government. Another railroad line, the North Western Railroad, also came through the village in 1888. Having two railroads with passenger and freight services helped Davenport's businesses grow. It even supported several hotels.
The first public school in Davenport opened in 1877. Different religious groups also started churches:
- A Methodist church began in 1881.
- A Church of Christ started in 1882.
- Christ's Lutheran Church was founded in 1892.
- St. Peter's Lutheran Church opened in 1912.
Sadly, large parts of the business area in Davenport were destroyed by major fires in 1889, 1917, and 2011.
Geography of Davenport
Davenport covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Davenport
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 513 | — | |
| 1900 | 446 | −13.1% | |
| 1910 | 484 | 8.5% | |
| 1920 | 495 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 477 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 450 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 459 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 416 | −9.4% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 445 | 4.2% | |
| 1990 | 383 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 339 | −11.5% | |
| 2010 | 294 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 321 | 9.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 313 | 6.5% | |
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Davenport Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 294 people living in Davenport. These people lived in 141 households, and 83 of those were families. The village had about 452 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Davenport were White (96.3%). A small number were from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 22% of households had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.1%) were married couples. About 39% of all households were made up of just one person. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older (23.4%). The average household had about 2.09 people.
The average age of people in the village was 53 years old. About 20.7% of residents were under 18. Also, a large group (32.3%) were 65 years old or older. The population was slightly more female (53.7%) than male (46.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Davenport (Nebraska) para niños
