Edgar, Nebraska facts for kids
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Edgar, Nebraska
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Downtown Edgar: C Street
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Location of Edgar, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 428 |
| • Density | 541.77/sq mi (209.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68935
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-14450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394616 |
Edgar is a small city located in Clay County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 428 people lived there. Edgar is part of the larger Hastings area.
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History of Edgar
The first post office in Edgar opened in 1872. The town itself was officially planned in 1873. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that spot. Edgar was named after the son of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of Edgar
Edgar is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population
The number of people living in Edgar has changed over the years. A census is a count of all the people in a place. It helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's how Edgar's population has changed:
- 1880: 577 people
- 1890: 1105 people
- 1900: 1040 people
- 1910: 1080 people
- 1920: 906 people
- 1930: 987 people
- 1940: 708 people
- 1950: 724 people
- 1960: 730 people
- 1970: 707 people
- 1980: 705 people
- 1990: 600 people
- 2000: 539 people
- 2010: 498 people
- 2020: 428 people
Edgar in 2010
In 2010, there were 498 people living in Edgar. These people lived in 212 different homes. About 120 of these were families.
The average age of people in Edgar was 44 years old.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25.9% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50% male and 50% female.
Nearby Areas
Sedan, Nebraska
Sedan is a small, unincorporated area located about 4.5 miles southeast of Edgar. It's near the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Sedan is home to a large grain elevator facility. Even though Sedan is a separate place, the United States Postal Service doesn't have its own zip code for it. So, mail sent to Sedan uses Edgar's zip code.
See also
In Spanish: Edgar (Nebraska) para niños
