Liberty, Nebraska facts for kids
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Liberty, Nebraska
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Village
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Liberty, seen from the south-southwest along State Spur 34A
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Location of Liberty, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 149.80/sq mi (57.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68381
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-26980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398434 |
Liberty is a small village located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 37 people.
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About Liberty's Location
Liberty is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Liberty?
The number of people living in Liberty has changed a lot over the years. In 1890, the village had its largest population with 469 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 37 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 27 | — | |
| 1890 | 469 | 1,637.0% | |
| 1900 | 450 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 394 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 375 | −4.8% | |
| 1930 | 348 | −7.2% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 246 | −27.6% | |
| 1960 | 174 | −29.3% | |
| 1970 | 118 | −32.2% | |
| 1980 | 105 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 74 | −29.5% | |
| 2000 | 86 | 16.2% | |
| 2010 | 76 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 37 | −51.3% | |
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Liberty's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, 76 people lived in Liberty. There were 29 households in the village. Most residents were White.
About 33% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37.5 years.
A Look at Liberty's Past
People started settling in the area where Liberty is now as early as 1855. The village was founded by an early settler named David Palmer. He ran a trading post there.
Liberty grew when railroad workers came to build tracks through the village. In 1890, when it was at its busiest, Liberty had 469 people. It had many businesses like grocery stores, a hotel, and even its own newspaper, The Liberty Journal.
However, a big money problem in 1893, called the Panic of 1893, hit Liberty hard. Many farmers sold their land and left. The village never fully recovered after that time.
Famous People from Liberty
- Kenneth S. Wherry was a U.S. Senator from Nebraska. He served from 1943 to 1951. He was also the leader of the Republican party in the Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Liberty (Nebraska) para niños
