Holbrook, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holbrook, Nebraska
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Log cabin in Holbrook Park
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Location of Holbrook, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 1,248.45/sq mi (481.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68948
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-22605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398520 |
Holbrook is a small village located in Furnas County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Holbrook
Holbrook was not always called Holbrook. It was first known as Burton's Bend. Around the year 1880, a railroad was built through the area. The settlement was then renamed Holbrook. It was named after an important official who worked for the railroad company.
Geography of Holbrook
Holbrook is a small village that covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Holbrook has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 414 | — | |
| 1920 | 455 | 9.9% | |
| 1930 | 488 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 441 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 398 | −9.8% | |
| 1960 | 354 | −11.1% | |
| 1970 | 307 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 297 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 233 | −21.5% | |
| 2000 | 225 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 201 | −2.9% | |
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Holbrook's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Holbrook had 207 residents. These people lived in 90 different homes. Out of these homes, 56 were families.
The village had about 1,294 people per square mile. There were also 129 housing units, which means there were many places for people to live.
Most of the people in Holbrook were White (97.6%). A small number were Native American (0.5%) or from other races (1.0%). Some people (1.0%) identified as being from two or more races. About 6.8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 90 homes in Holbrook:
- About 27.8% had children under 18 living there.
- 45.6% were married couples living together.
- 10.0% had a female head of the household with no husband.
- 6.7% had a male head of the household with no wife.
- 37.8% were not families (meaning people living alone or with non-relatives).
About 25.6% of all homes had just one person living in them. And 7.8% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, about 2.30 people lived in each home. For families, the average size was 2.79 people.
Age and Gender in Holbrook
The average age of people in Holbrook in 2010 was 43.8 years old.
- 20.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.4% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 49.3% of the population was male, and 50.7% was female.
Images for kids
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Log cabin in Holbrook Park
See also
In Spanish: Holbrook (Nebraska) para niños
