Gandy, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gandy, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Gandy: Broadway Avenue, looking north from 5th Street
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Location of Gandy, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Logan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,897 ft (883 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 138.21/sq mi (53.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69163
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-17950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398941 |
Gandy is a very small village in Logan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger North Platte, Nebraska area. According to the 2020 census, only 34 people live there, making it one of the smallest villages around!
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A Look Back: Gandy's Story
Gandy has an interesting history. It was actually the very first "county seat" for Logan County. A county seat is like the main town where the government offices are located.
How Gandy Became the County Seat
In 1885, people voted to create the town of Gandy and make it the county seat. The village was named after an early settler, Jim Gandy. He agreed to give the land for the town if it was named after him.
Changes Over Time
For a while, Gandy was the biggest town in Logan County. But things changed in 1913. A new train line, called a "spur line," was built by the Union Pacific railroad. This line went north of Gandy and ended at a new town called Stapleton. Because the train didn't come through Gandy, Stapleton started to grow bigger.
In 1929, another election was held. This time, the people voted to move the county seat from Gandy to Stapleton.
Gandy's Location and Size
Gandy is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Gandy?
The number of people living in Gandy has changed a lot over the years.
Population Changes
- In 1920, 191 people lived in Gandy.
- The population grew slightly to 194 in 1930.
- By 1950, it had dropped to 88 people.
- In 1960, only 41 people lived there.
- The population stayed small, with 30 people in 2000.
- In 2010, there were 32 residents.
- Most recently, in 2020, the population was 34 people.
A Closer Look at 2010
In 2010, there were 32 people living in Gandy, making up 17 households. All of the residents were White.
- Households: Out of the 17 households, about half (52.9%) were married couples living together. Some households (5.9%) had children under 18.
- Age: The average age of people in Gandy was 60.5 years old. This means many residents were older adults. About 34.4% of the people were 65 years or older. Only 9.4% were under 18.
- Gender: Slightly more than half of the residents (56.3%) were female, and 43.8% were male.
See also
In Spanish: Gandy (Nebraska) para niños
