Malcolm, Nebraska facts for kids
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Malcolm, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Malcolm: Lincoln Street
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Location of Malcolm, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| 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 | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 3,006.58/sq mi (1,159.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68402
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-30345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399229 |
| Website | http://www.malcolm.ne.gov |
Malcolm is a small village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the larger Lincoln, Nebraska area. In 2020, about 457 people lived here.
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History of Malcolm
Malcolm was officially planned and mapped out in 1877. The village got its name from Malcolm Showers, who owned the land where the town was built.
In 1880, a big prairie fire caused a lot of damage to the village. After the fire, many local children sadly passed away from an illness called diphtheria.
A few years later, in 1885, Malcolm Showers bought two pieces of land. He built Malcolm's first church on one of them. He also served as the Methodist minister there for a while.
The village even had its own weekly newspaper called the Malcolm Messenger. It started in 1891 and was known for its fun gossip column. The newspaper was published until 1934.
Geography of Malcolm
Malcolm is located in Nebraska. It is found at coordinates 40.907477 degrees North and -96.865575 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of Malcolm
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| 1880 | 53 | — | |
| 1920 | 125 | — | |
| 1930 | 121 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 121 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 93 | −23.1% | |
| 1960 | 116 | 24.7% | |
| 1970 | 132 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 355 | 168.9% | |
| 1990 | 181 | −49.0% | |
| 2000 | 413 | 128.2% | |
| 2010 | 382 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 457 | 19.6% | |
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Malcolm's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 382 people living in Malcolm. These people made up 143 households, and 106 of these were families.
Most people living in Malcolm were White (about 97.4%). A small number were African American (1.0%), Native American (0.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64.3%) were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent, either a mother (7.0%) or a father (2.8%). About 17.5% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in the village was 38.7 years old.
- About 26.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 32.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7.6% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the population was male (53.1%), and the rest were female (46.9%).
Fun Places Near Malcolm
Malcolm is close to some great outdoor spots.
- Branched Oak State Recreation Area: This large park is about three and a half miles north of the village. It's the biggest of the Salt Valley Lakes.
- Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area: About five miles south of Malcolm, you'll find Pawnee Lake. It's the second largest of the Salt Valley Lakes. Both places are great for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm (Nebraska) para niños
