Guide Rock, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guide Rock, Nebraska
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Downtown Guide Rock: looking north along University Street (Nebraska Highway 78), September 2010
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Location of Guide Rock, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 396.41/sq mi (153.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68942
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-20365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398215 |
Guide Rock is a small village located in Webster County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a rich history. In 2020, the population was 199 people.
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History of Guide Rock
The first people started to settle in the area of Guide Rock in 1870. The village was officially planned and laid out in 1873.
How Guide Rock Got Its Name
The village is named after a special hill called Guide Rock. This important hill is located on the opposite side of the Republican River from the village. It likely served as a landmark for early travelers.
Ancient Pawnee Village Site
Near the village, there is a historical marker. This marker shows where a very large Pawnee village used to be. The Pawnee were a Native American tribe who lived in this region for many years.
Geography of the Village
Guide Rock is a small village in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Guide Rock has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 336 | — | |
| 1900 | 416 | 23.8% | |
| 1910 | 690 | 65.9% | |
| 1920 | 611 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 690 | 12.9% | |
| 1940 | 596 | −13.6% | |
| 1950 | 676 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 441 | −34.8% | |
| 1970 | 318 | −27.9% | |
| 1980 | 344 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 290 | −15.7% | |
| 2000 | 245 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 199 | −11.6% | |
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Guide Rock in 2010
During the census in 2010, there were 225 people living in Guide Rock. These people lived in 109 different homes.
Most of the people living in the village were White, making up 96.0% of the population. A small number were Native American (1.3%), and 2.7% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 4.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Guide Rock in 2010 was about 50.5 years old.
- About 19.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 24.9% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The village had a slightly higher number of males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Guide Rock (Nebraska) para niños
