Marquette, Nebraska facts for kids
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Marquette, Nebraska
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Downtown Marquette
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Location of Marquette, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 1,140.10/sq mi (440.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68854
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-30730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399261 |
Marquette is a small village located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 236 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, like many small towns across America.
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History of Marquette
Marquette was officially planned and laid out in 1882. This happened when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad decided to extend its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Thomas M. Marquette, who was an important official for the railroad company. Seven years later, in 1889, Marquette officially became a village.
Geography of Marquette
Marquette is a small village, covering an area of about 0.54 square kilometers (or 0.21 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits. It is located in Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Population and People
The number of people living in Marquette has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 261 | — | |
| 1900 | 210 | −19.5% | |
| 1910 | 290 | 38.1% | |
| 1920 | 305 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 318 | 4.3% | |
| 1940 | 245 | −23.0% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 210 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 239 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 303 | 26.8% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 282 | 33.6% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −18.8% | |
| 2020 | 236 | 3.1% | |
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Marquette in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 229 people lived in Marquette. There were 89 households, which means 89 different homes or families. Most people living in the village were White. A small number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was around 41 years old. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Famous People from Marquette
Some notable individuals have connections to Marquette:
- J. P. Guilford, a well-known psychologist.
- Dale Jones, a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Marquette (Nebraska) para niños
