Douglas, Nebraska facts for kids
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Douglas, Nebraska
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Location of Douglas, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 754.55/sq mi (291.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68344
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-13505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398742 |
| Website | https://www.villageofdouglas.com/ |
Douglas is a small village in Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Otoe County. In 2020, the village had a population of 166 people.
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History of Douglas
Douglas was officially planned and laid out around the year 1888. The village got its name from the maiden name of the wife of the person who originally owned the land where the town was built.
Geography of Douglas
Douglas is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 253 | — | |
| 1910 | 305 | 20.6% | |
| 1920 | 242 | −20.7% | |
| 1930 | 233 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 234 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 213 | −9.0% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 175 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 207 | 18.3% | |
| 1990 | 199 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 231 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 173 | −25.1% | |
| 2020 | 166 | −4.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The population of Douglas has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 253 people, and the population grew to 305 by 1910. Since then, the number of people living in Douglas has generally decreased. In 2020, the population was 166.
Douglas in 2010
During the 2010 census, there were 173 people living in Douglas. These people lived in 79 different homes. About 46 families called Douglas their home. The village had about 786 people per square mile.
- Most people in Douglas were White (98.3%).
- A small number were African American (1.2%) or from two or more races (0.6%).
- About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 26.6% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (46.8%) were married couples. The average age of people in Douglas was 44.5 years old.
Highways Nearby
Several state highways are located near Douglas, connecting it to other parts of Nebraska. These include:
N-2
N-41
N-43
N-66 (also known as Washington Street)
See also
- In Spanish: Douglas (Nebraska) para niños
