Louisville, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louisville, Nebraska
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Ash Grove cement plant in Louisville
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Location of Louisville, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,319 |
| • Density | 2,032.36/sq mi (784.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68037
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-29260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395772 |
| Website | https://www.louisvillenebraska.com |
Louisville is a city located in Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,319 people lived there.
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The Story of Louisville
The first people to settle permanently in Louisville arrived in 1857. The city was officially planned around 1870. This happened when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad built its tracks to that spot.
Louisville was probably named after the larger city of Louisville, Kentucky. Some people also say the name came from a local mill owner named Mr. Lois. The current mayor of Louisville is Rodney Petersen, who has lived in the city his whole life.
Where is Louisville?
Louisville is a small city. It covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
This table shows how Louisville's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 321 | — | |
| 1890 | 653 | 103.4% | |
| 1900 | 738 | 13.0% | |
| 1910 | 778 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 645 | −17.1% | |
| 1930 | 969 | 50.2% | |
| 1940 | 977 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,014 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,194 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,036 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,022 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 998 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,046 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,106 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,319 | 19.3% | |
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Louisville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,106 people living in Louisville. These people lived in 477 households. About 298 of these were families.
Most residents, about 96.7%, were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.4% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Louisville was 37.4 years. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
See also
- In Spanish: Louisville (Nebraska) para niños
