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Manley, Nebraska
Village
Lofte Community Theatre, on the eastern outskirts of Manley.
Lofte Community Theatre, on the eastern outskirts of Manley.
Location of Manley, Nebraska
Location of Manley, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Cass
Area
 • Total 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
 • Land 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,293 ft (394 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 167
 • Density 1,477.88/sq mi (571.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68403
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-30415
GNIS feature ID 2399242
Website https://ManleyNebraska.com

Manley is a small village located in Cass County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 167 people called Manley home. It's a quiet place in the heart of America.

History of Manley

Manley was founded in 1883. This happened when the Missouri Pacific Railroad extended its tracks to this spot. Before its current name, it was sometimes called "Summit." The name "Manley" likely came from a local cattle rancher. The village officially became an incorporated village in 1954. This means it gained its own local government.

Geography of the Village

Manley is a small village in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.29 square kilometers (or 0.11 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 113
1970 150 32.7%
1980 124 −17.3%
1990 170 37.1%
2000 191 12.4%
2010 178 −6.8%
2020 167 −6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Manley's Population in 2010

In 2010, the village of Manley had 178 residents. These people lived in 66 different homes, called households. Out of these, 48 households were families. The village had 67 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Manley were White. A very small number were from other racial backgrounds.

Many households in Manley had children under 18 living with them. The average size of a household was about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.13 people. The median age in the village was 43.5 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43.5, and half were older. About 26.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.

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