Kilgore, Nebraska facts for kids
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Kilgore, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Kilgore: west side of Main Street north of Hunt Street
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Location of Kilgore, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 140.63/sq mi (54.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69216
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-25405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398345 |
Kilgore is a small village located in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 63 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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History of Kilgore
Kilgore was first established in 1883. It was originally called Boulware. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built tracks to this spot.
In 1885, the village's name was changed to Georgia. Then, in 1893, Georgia officially became an incorporated village. This means it gained its own local government.
The name was changed again in 1904 to Kilgore. This was because the post office worried that "Georgia" would be confused with the state of Georgia. The new name, Kilgore, was chosen to honor a family of early settlers in the area.
Kilgore's Busy Years
Kilgore had its busiest time from the early 1900s to the late 1920s. During these years, the village was a lively place. It had many different businesses and services.
- There was a post office and a doctor.
- You could find a pharmacist and four general stores.
- The village also had two hotels and a place to keep horses (a livery stable).
- There was a lumber yard, a hardware store, and a shop for harnesses and blacksmithing.
- Kilgore even had two new car dealerships and a hairdresser.
- Other businesses included a pool hall, a barber shop, and places to get gas for cars.
- A full-time railroad station and a grain elevator were also important.
- Two passenger trains came through each way every day.
- The community built a brick schoolhouse in 1929. This school taught students from kindergarten to 12th grade. At that time, over 250 people lived in Kilgore.
However, as railroads became less important, the village's busy times ended. Today, Kilgore is a much smaller community.
Geography of Kilgore
Kilgore is located entirely on land. It has a total area of about 1.16 square kilometers (0.45 square miles). The village is situated in a flat, open area typical of Nebraska.
Population Facts
The population of Kilgore has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 274 | — | |
| 1930 | 232 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 173 | −25.4% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 157 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 110 | −29.9% | |
| 1980 | 76 | −30.9% | |
| 1990 | 79 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 99 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 77 | −22.2% | |
| 2020 | 63 | −18.2% | |
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Kilgore's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 77 people living in Kilgore. These people lived in 33 different homes, and 20 of these were families.
- The village had about 171 people per square mile.
- There were 45 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Kilgore were White (74.0%). There were also African American (2.6%) and Native American (14.3%) residents. About 9.1% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 7.8% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 33 homes in Kilgore in 2010:
- About 30.3% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 54.5% were married couples living together.
- A small number (6.1%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
- About 39.4% were non-family households.
- 36.4% of all homes had only one person living there.
- 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average home had 2.33 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Kilgore in 2010 was 43.2 years.
- 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 18.2% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 53.2% of the population was male, and 46.8% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Kilgore (Nebraska) para niños
