Fordyce, Nebraska facts for kids
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Fordyce, Nebraska
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Location of Fordyce, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
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| • Density | 924.14/sq mi (355.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68736
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-17110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398893 |
Fordyce is a small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 133 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history tied to the growth of railroads in the area.
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History of Fordyce
Fordyce began its story in 1907. This was when a new railroad line was built and extended to this exact spot. The village was named after William B. Fordyce, who worked as a dispatcher for the railroad.
Geography of Fordyce
Fordyce is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.14 square miles (0.38 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 Fordyce
The number of people living in Fordyce has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1920 | 150 | — | |
| 1930 | 192 | 28.0% | |
| 1940 | 202 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 165 | −18.3% | |
| 1960 | 143 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 146 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 148 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 190 | 28.4% | |
| 2000 | 182 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −23.6% | |
| 2020 | 133 | −4.3% | |
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Fordyce Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Fordyce had 139 residents. These people lived in 60 different homes. About 41 of these homes were families. The village had a population density of about 993 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Fordyce were White, making up 98.6% of the population. A small number, 6.5%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, 60%, were married couples living together. The average age of people in Fordyce was about 44.8 years old. About 25% of the residents were under 18, and 20% were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Fordyce (Nebraska) para niños
