Dodge, Nebraska facts for kids
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Dodge, Nebraska
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 Dodge, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Dodge, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Township | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
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| • Total | 611 |
| • Density | 1,546.84/sq mi (597.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68633
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-13295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398733 |
| Website | http://www.ci.dodge.ne.us/ |
Dodge is a small village located in Dodge County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet community where people live and work. In 2010, about 612 people called Dodge home. The latest count in 2020 showed 611 residents.
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History of Dodge Village
Dodge was officially planned and mapped out in 1886. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad tracks reached this area. The village was named after George A. Dodge, who was one of the first settlers in the region. Dodge became an official village in 1887.
Geography and Climate
Where is Dodge Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Dodge covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (1.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Understanding Dodge's Climate
Dodge experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the village has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often quite humid. Winters, on the other hand, are cold, and sometimes very cold. This climate is often shown as "Dfa" on world climate maps.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Dodge?
The population of Dodge has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 612 people living in the village. The most recent count in 2020 showed a population of 611.
Here's a look at how the population has changed over time:
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| 1890 | 338 | — | |
| 1900 | 554 | 63.9% | |
| 1910 | 661 | 19.3% | |
| 1920 | 648 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 693 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 656 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 633 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 649 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 704 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 815 | 15.8% | |
| 1990 | 693 | −15.0% | |
| 2000 | 700 | 1.0% | |
| 2010 | 612 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 611 | −0.2% | |
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Dodge in 2010: A Closer Look
The 2010 census provided more details about the people living in Dodge. There were 612 people living in 257 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 158 were families.
Most of the people in Dodge were White (93.6%). A small number were African American (0.3%) or Native American (0.7%). About 5.2% were from other racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino heritage made up 4.6% of the population.
The average age in Dodge in 2010 was 49.6 years old. About 20.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means that about one-fifth of the population were kids or teenagers. About 33.2% of the population were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Dodge (Nebraska) para niños
