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Laurel, Nebraska
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Downtown Laurel looking east from 2nd and Elm St. prior to the Downtown Revitalization Project finished in 2021.
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Location of Laurel, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 975 |
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968 |
| • Density | 718.40/sq mi (277.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68745
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-26350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395644 |
| Website | Official City website: https://laurelne.com/ |
Laurel is a small city in Cedar County, Nebraska. It is located where Highway 20 and Highway 15 meet. This area is in the northeast part of the state. Laurel is about 40 miles east of Norfolk, Nebraska. It is also west of Sioux City, Iowa and south of Yankton, South Dakota. Wayne State College is only 15 miles south in Wayne, Nebraska. In 2020, about 975 people lived in Laurel.
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History of Laurel
Laurel was started in 1893. It was first called Claremont Junction. The city's current name, Laurel, comes from Laura Martin. She was the daughter of one of the people who helped found the city.
In 2021, Laurel finished a big project. It was called the Downtown Revitalization Project. This project cost $2.6 million. It made the downtown area look much better. They removed a median and put down new concrete on East 2nd (Main) Street. Sidewalks were made wider. A new city hall was also built. This building holds city offices and a senior center. It can also be used for parties and other events.
Also in 2021, a new fire hall opened. This was possible thanks to many donations. The new fire hall is very large. It can hold seven fire engines and two ambulances. It also has storage, a classroom, and common areas. The city's volunteer fire department and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) use this hall.
In 2024, Laurel completed building a new school. This school now holds both elementary and high school students. The old high school building was taken down. A new part was added to the school. The rest of the school was completely updated. This big project cost $25 million. It was approved by voters in 2021 by just one vote.
Schools in Laurel
Students in Laurel go to school in the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District. Both the elementary and high schools are located in Laurel. The school's mascot is the Bears.
Churches in Laurel
Laurel has four community churches:
- Faith Community Church, Nondenominational Christianity
- Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
- United Lutheran Church, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations
- United Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (USA)
There are also two churches in nearby Concord, Nebraska:
- Concord Evangelical Free Church, Evangelical Free Church of America
- Concordia Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 514 | — | |
| 1910 | 514 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 830 | 61.5% | |
| 1930 | 864 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 861 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 944 | 9.6% | |
| 1960 | 922 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,009 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,031 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 981 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 986 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 964 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 975 | 1.1% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, Laurel had 964 people living there. These people lived in 415 homes. About 263 of these homes were families. The average age of people in Laurel was 44.7 years old. About 22.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Laurel
- Mark Calcavecchia, a professional golfer
- James Coburn, a well-known actor
See also
In Spanish: Laurel (Nebraska) para niños
