Fort Calhoun, Nebraska facts for kids
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Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
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Downtown Fort Calhoun along U.S. Route 75,
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Location of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Density | 1,622.25/sq mi (626.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68023
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-17145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394795 |
Fort Calhoun is a small city in Washington County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,100 people lived there. This city is special because it's home to Fort Atkinson. This was the very first fort built west of the Missouri River.
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History of Fort Calhoun
Fort Calhoun was officially planned and laid out in 1855. It was named after John C. Calhoun. He was an important American politician.
Geography of Fort Calhoun
Fort Calhoun covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Fort Calhoun's Climate
Fort Calhoun has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather changes quite a bit throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 236 | — | |
| 1880 | 240 | 1.7% | |
| 1900 | 346 | — | |
| 1910 | 324 | −6.4% | |
| 1920 | 309 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 309 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 329 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 314 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 458 | 45.9% | |
| 1970 | 642 | 40.2% | |
| 1980 | 641 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 648 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 856 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 908 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,108 | 22.0% | |
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People Living in Fort Calhoun (2010)
In 2010, there were 908 people living in Fort Calhoun. These people lived in 391 homes. About 253 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the city were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent.
The average age of people in Fort Calhoun was about 41 years old. Almost 25% of the residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males than females.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Calhoun (Nebraska) para niños
