Hildreth, Nebraska facts for kids
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Hildreth, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Hildreth: west side of Commercial Avenue
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| Motto(s):
Small Town, Big Family
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Location of Hildreth, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,179 ft (664 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 659.09/sq mi (254.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68947
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-22430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398504 |
| Website | https://villageofhildreth.com/ |
Hildreth is a small village located in Franklin County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a motto that says, "Small Town, Big Family." In 2020, about 377 people called Hildreth home.
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The Story of Hildreth
Hildreth was started in the year 1886. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that spot. The village was named after a person called Carson Hildreth. He was one of the first people to own the land where the town was built.
Where is Hildreth Located?
Hildreth is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Hildreth?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 141 | — | |
| 1900 | 249 | 76.6% | |
| 1910 | 450 | 80.7% | |
| 1920 | 453 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 400 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 361 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 374 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 305 | −18.4% | |
| 1970 | 352 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 394 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 364 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 370 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 378 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −0.3% | |
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Hildreth's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 378 people living in Hildreth. These people lived in 177 different homes, and 113 of those were families. The village had about 663 people per square mile. There were also 193 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most people in Hildreth were White, making up about 97.9% of the population. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 177 homes in Hildreth:
- About 24.9% had children under 18 living there.
- 52.0% were married couples living together.
- 7.9% had a female head of the house with no husband.
- 4.0% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- 36.2% were not families (meaning people living alone or with roommates).
About 32.8% of all homes had just one person living there. And 14.7% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each home had about 2.14 people, and each family had about 2.65 people.
Age Groups in Hildreth
The average age of people in Hildreth in 2010 was 46.4 years.
- 19.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.6% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a nearly even number of males and females. About 49.7% of the population was male, and 50.3% was female.
Famous Person from Hildreth
- Pierce Lyden (1908-1998) was an American actor and author. He also received the Golden Boot Award for his work.
See also
In Spanish: Hildreth (Nebraska) para niños
