Halsey, Nebraska facts for kids
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Halsey, Nebraska
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Halsey, looking westward along Nebraska Highway 2
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Location of Halsey, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Counties | Thomas, Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (800 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 350.52/sq mi (135.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69142
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-20680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398226 |
Halsey is a small village located in the state of Nebraska, United States. It's unique because it sits across two counties: Blaine County and Thomas County. In 2010, about 76 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 68.
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History of Halsey
Halsey was founded in 1887. This happened when the railroad tracks were built and reached this area. The village was named after Halsey Yates, who worked for the railroad company.
Geography of Halsey
Halsey is mostly located in Thomas County. Its exact location is 41°54′9″N 100°16′5″W / 41.90250°N 100.26806°W. The village covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 111 | — | |
| 1970 | 131 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 144 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 110 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 59 | −46.4% | |
| 2010 | 76 | 28.8% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −10.5% | |
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Halsey's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 76 people living in Halsey. These people lived in 35 different homes, and 24 of these were families. The village had about 400 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Halsey were White (93.4%). A small number were Asian (1.3%), and some were from two or more different backgrounds (5.3%).
Homes and Families
Out of the 35 homes, about 23% had children under 18 living there. More than half (57%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent, either a mother (5.7%) or a father (5.7%). About 31% of the homes were not families, meaning people lived alone or with roommates.
The average home had about 2.17 people. For families, the average size was 2.63 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Halsey was 54.8 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. Only 1.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. A larger group, about 39%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 25% of the people were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 46.1% of the population was male, and 53.9% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Halsey (Nebraska) para niños
