Emerson, Nebraska facts for kids
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Emerson, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Emerson: west side of Main Street (2010)
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Location of Emerson within Dixon County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Counties | Dixon, Dakota, Thurston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 840 |
| • Density | 1,775.90/sq mi (685.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68733
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-15710 |
| GNIS ID | 2398827 |
Emerson is a small village in Nebraska, United States. It is special because it is located in three different counties: Dakota, Dixon, and Thurston. This makes Emerson the only community in Nebraska that spreads across three counties. In 2010, the village had a population of 840 people.
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A Look Back: Emerson's History
Emerson was founded in 1881. It was built at an important spot where different train lines met. This made it a good place for a town to grow. The village was named after a famous American poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Seven years later, in 1888, Emerson officially became a village.
Where is Emerson?
Emerson is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.47 square miles (1.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. The parts of Emerson in Dakota and Dixon counties are part of the Sioux City metropolitan area.
Who Lives in Emerson?
This section tells us about the people living in Emerson over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 617 | — | |
| 1910 | 838 | 35.8% | |
| 1920 | 864 | 3.1% | |
| 1930 | 891 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 879 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 784 | −10.8% | |
| 1960 | 803 | 2.4% | |
| 1970 | 850 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 874 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 817 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 840 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 840 | 0.0% | |
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Emerson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 840 people living in Emerson. These people lived in 355 households. About 218 of these households were families. The village had about 1787 people per square mile.
Most people in Emerson were White (96%). There were also small numbers of Native American, African American, and Asian residents. About 5.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (44.5%) were married couples. The average age of people in Emerson was about 41.6 years old. About 25% of residents were under 18. Also, 22% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Emerson
Some notable people have come from Emerson:
- Craig Sams is known for starting the Green & Black's chocolate brand.
- Daniel E. Sheehan was an important American Roman Catholic archbishop.
See also
In Spanish: Emerson (Nebraska) para niños
