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Laurel, Nebraska
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Downtown Laurel: 2nd Street east of Elm Street
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Location of Laurel, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 964 |
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916 |
| • Density | 776.27/sq mi (299.83/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 | 0830637 |
| Website | Official City website: https://laurelne.com/ |
Laurel is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 964 at the 2010 census.
History
Laurel was founded in about 1892. It was named for Laura Martin, the daughter of one of the founders.
Geography
Laurel is located at 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W / 42.42806°N 97.09306°W (42.427966, -97.093053).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 916 | −5.0% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 964 people in 415 households, including 263 families, in the city. The population density was 983.7 inhabitants per square mile (379.8/km2). There were 474 housing units at an average density of 483.7 per square mile (186.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4%.
Of the 415 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 33.5% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age was 44.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Notable people
- James Coburn, actor
- Mark Calcavecchia, professional golfer
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