Hickman, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hickman, Nebraska
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Downtown Hickman: Locust Street
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Location of Hickman, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,607 |
| • Density | 2,925.93/sq mi (1,129.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68372
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-22325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394370 |
Hickman is a city in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the larger Lincoln area. In 2020, about 2,607 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
Hickman was started by Reverend C. H. Heckman. It officially became a city in 1885. Before 1885, the town was actually called Heckman, named after its founder.
Long ago, before 1866, this land was just open prairie. Reverend Heckman was one of the first people to settle here. He bought land near the Salt Creek.
In 1872, Reverend Heckman and Samuel Egger planned out the town. This happened after a train station was set up for the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad. This railroad connected Rulo, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska.
However, when they sent the town's plan to Lancaster County, there was a mistake. The name "Heckman" was misspelled as "Hickman." So, when the city officially formed in 1885, it was named Hickman.
Where is Hickman?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.72 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Hickman?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 341 | — | |
| 1900 | 382 | 12.0% | |
| 1910 | 388 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 380 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 302 | −20.5% | |
| 1940 | 320 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 279 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 288 | 3.2% | |
| 1970 | 415 | 44.1% | |
| 1980 | 687 | 65.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,081 | 57.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,084 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,657 | 52.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,607 | 57.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2015 Estimate |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,657 people living in Hickman. There were 587 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The city had about 2,301 people per square mile. Most residents (98.2%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (46.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.9%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.82 people.
The average age in Hickman was 31.8 years. About 33.2% of the people were under 18. About 7.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half the population (51.7%) was male, and 48.3% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Hickman (Nebraska) para niños
