Eagle, Nebraska facts for kids
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Eagle, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Eagle: Fourth Street
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Location of Eagle, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,065 |
| • Density | 2,584.95/sq mi (997.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68347
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-14100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398768 |
| Website | https://EagleNebraska.com |
Eagle is a small village located in the southwestern part of Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, the village had a population of 1,065 residents.
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History of Eagle, Nebraska
Eagle was officially planned and laid out in 1886. This happened when the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks were built to reach that spot. For a short time, the village was also known by the name "Sunlight."
The name "Eagle" likely came from the wild eagles that the first settlers saw in the area. These large birds were a common sight when people first moved there.
Geography of Eagle
Eagle is a small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People of Eagle
The population of Eagle has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place, usually done every ten years. Here's how Eagle's population has grown and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 360 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 368 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 309 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 289 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 255 | −11.8% | |
| 1960 | 302 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 441 | 46.0% | |
| 1980 | 832 | 88.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,047 | 25.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,105 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,024 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,065 | 4.0% | |
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Eagle's Population in 2010
In the census taken in 2010, there were 1,024 people living in Eagle. These people lived in 384 different homes, and 295 of these were families.
The population density was about 2,925.7 people per square mile (1,129.6 people per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 418 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Eagle were White (98.2%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.3%). About 1.1% of the population identified as being of two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 1.9% of the total population.
Out of the 384 homes, 44.0% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes (60.7%) were married couples living together. About 9.6% had a female head of the household with no husband present. And 6.5% had a male head of the household with no wife present. About 23.2% of homes were not families.
Roughly 18.8% of all homes had only one person living in them. About 4.4% of these single-person homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone. The average number of people in a home was 2.67, and the average family size was 3.03.
The average age of people in the village was 32.7 years old. About 28.6% of residents were under 18. About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 31.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 25.5% of the population. Finally, 7.8% of residents were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%) in Eagle.
Education in Eagle
Students in Eagle attend schools that are part of the Waverly School District 145. This school district serves the educational needs of children and teens in the area.
Sports and Fun in Eagle
Eagle offers some exciting activities for sports fans and outdoor lovers.
Eagle Raceway: Dirt Track Racing
The Eagle Raceway is a popular dirt track located just two miles east of Eagle. You can find it along U.S. Route 34. From April to September, the track hosts weekly races. These races often feature "winged sprints" and "modifieds," which are special types of race cars.
MoPac Trail: Outdoor Adventures
Eagle is also a great spot for people who enjoy outdoor activities like biking or walking. It's a popular stop for riders using the MoPac Trail. This trail is a long path, and Eagle is exactly 10 miles from the 84th Street trailhead in Lincoln. It's a perfect place to take a break or start an adventure on the trail.
See also
In Spanish: Eagle (Nebraska) para niños
