Ithaca, Nebraska facts for kids
Ithaca is a small village located in Saunders County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
Ithaca, Nebraska
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Historic grain elevator in Ithaca. Built around 1890, it is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location of Ithaca, Nebraska
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 Ithaca, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ithaca, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Township | Wahoo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 686.70/sq mi (265.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68033
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-24285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398282 |
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History of Ithaca, Nebraska
Ithaca was founded in 1866. It was named after Ithaca, New York, a city that was the original home of one of the first settlers. Interestingly, the name "Ithaca" also appears in ancient Greek stories. It is the name of the mythical island kingdom where the hero Odysseus is from, in Homer's famous epic poem, the Odyssey.
Geography and Location
Ithaca is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
Ithaca has always been a small community. Here's how its population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 171 | — | |
| 1920 | 156 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 137 | −12.2% | |
| 1940 | 139 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 140 | 0.7% | |
| 1960 | 126 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 121 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 156 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 133 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 168 | 26.3% | |
| 2010 | 148 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 160 | 8.1% | |
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Ithaca's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 148 people living in Ithaca. These people lived in 57 different homes, and 40 of these were families. The village had about 643 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Ithaca were White (about 94%). A smaller number were Native American (about 4%), and some were from other races. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Ithaca had children under 18 living there (about 39%). Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 37 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18, and about 13% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48%) and females (52%).
Notable People from Ithaca
- Harold D. Hansen (1904-1987) - He was a Brigadier General in the U.S. Marine Corps.
See also
In Spanish: Ithaca (Nebraska) para niños
