Magnet, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Magnet, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Magnet: Main Street, looking east
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Location of Magnet, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
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46 |
| • Density | 307/sq mi (117.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68749
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-30310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399222 |
Magnet is a small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 46 people lived there.
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Where is Magnet Located?
Magnet is a very small place. It covers about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Magnet?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 178 | — | |
| 1920 | 153 | −14.0% | |
| 1930 | 160 | 4.6% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 115 | −24.3% | |
| 1960 | 116 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 88 | −24.1% | |
| 1980 | 59 | −33.0% | |
| 1990 | 69 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 79 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 57 | −27.8% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −19.3% | |
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The number of people living in Magnet has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, there were 178 residents. By 2020, the population had dropped to 46 people.
Magnet's Population in 2010
In 2010, 57 people lived in Magnet. These people lived in 29 different homes. About 18 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Magnet were white (94.7%). A small number (5.3%) were Native American.
The average age of people in Magnet was about 50.8 years old.
- About 21% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years or older.
- The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
There were slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%) in the village.
The History of Magnet
Magnet was officially created in 1893. This happened when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway built its tracks to this spot. The founder, B. E. Smith, named it "Magnet." He hoped the town would attract new settlers, just like a magnet attracts metal.
Magnet's Motto and Disasters
Magnet has a special motto: "Magnet: The town too tough to die!" This motto came about because the town has faced many disasters.
In February 1925, a big fire burned down one whole block of Main Street.
Then, two tornadoes hit Magnet. The first one struck on June 18, 1937. It caused a lot of damage to homes and businesses. Thousands of people came to see the damage. But the town worked together to clean up and rebuild with help from nearby towns.
The second tornado hit Magnet on May 6, 1975, at 2:45 PM. This tornado was also very strong. It destroyed two homes and badly damaged many others.
After the 1975 tornado, a lumber truck from a nearby town brought wood to help people make quick repairs. The town lost electricity and water. Firefighters from Wausa, a neighboring town, brought generators for power. Workers fixed the power lines, and it took over a week to get everything back to normal. Drinking water was brought in milk cans. Many people from other towns came to help clean up during that summer.
The Railroad's Role
The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad connected Magnet to other towns like Randolph and Bloomfield. When travelers arrived in Magnet in 1894, there was only a simple platform and an old boxcar to unload their things.
Around 1905-1906, almost everything arrived by train, including mail, groceries, and farm supplies. In the winter of 1948-1949, the weather was so bad that no train came for six weeks! By the 1950s, the train only came three times a week. The train tracks were finally removed in 1965.
The Old Jail House
Magnet's jailhouse was built around 1902. It had bars on the windows to keep prisoners inside. Before it became a jail, it was used as a voting booth.
In the 1960s, the building was moved and made bigger. It was then used as a county shed. Sadly, this building was also destroyed by the tornado in 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Magnet (Nebraska) para niños
