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Garrison, Nebraska
Village
Garrison (2007)
Garrison (2007)
Location of Garrison, Nebraska
Location of Garrison, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Butler
Township Union
Area
 • Total 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
 • Land 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,598 ft (487 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 55
 • Density 509.26/sq mi (196.40/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68632
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-18300
GNIS feature ID 2398947

Garrison is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 55 people, according to the 2020 census. This article will tell you more about Garrison, its history, and the people who live there.

History of Garrison

Garrison was founded around the late 1870s. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that area. The village was named after William Lloyd Garrison, who was a famous abolitionist. An abolitionist was someone who worked to end slavery.

A post office opened in Garrison in 1880. It served the community for many years. The post office closed down in 1965.

Geography of Garrison

Garrison is located in Butler County, Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.28 square kilometers (or 0.11 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

How Many People Live in Garrison?

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Garrison has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 177
1920 138 −22.0%
1930 126 −8.7%
1940 124 −1.6%
1950 88 −29.0%
1960 82 −6.8%
1970 60 −26.8%
1980 68 13.3%
1990 71 4.4%
2000 67 −5.6%
2010 54 −19.4%
2020 55 1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

A Closer Look at Garrison's Population

The most recent detailed information comes from the 2010 census. At that time, 54 people lived in the village. There were 23 households and 15 families.

The population density was about 491 people per square mile (or 190 people per square kilometer). This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 491 people. There were also 28 housing units in the village.

Most of the people living in Garrison (100%) were White. A small number, about 1.9%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.

Households and Families

Out of the 23 households:

  • About 26.1% had children under 18 living with them.
  • Nearly half (47.8%) were married couples living together.
  • About 17.4% had a male householder without a wife present.
  • About 34.8% were not families (meaning individuals living alone or unrelated people living together).
  • About 26.1% of all households were made up of just one person.
  • About 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 2.93 people.

Age and Gender

The average age of people in the village was 40.5 years old.

  • About 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 33.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 13% were 65 years old or older.

When it came to gender, 61.1% of the population was male, and 38.9% was female.

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