Maskell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Maskell, Nebraska
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South on Main Street in Maskell, July 2017
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Location of Maskell, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 369.43/sq mi (142.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68751
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-31045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399270 |
Maskell is a small village located in Dixon County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area, which includes parts of IA and SD.
In 2020, the village had a population of 58 people. Maskell is famous for reportedly having the smallest city hall in the entire United States!
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History of Maskell
Maskell was officially planned and settled in 1907. This happened when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway extended its train tracks to this spot.
There are two different stories about how Maskell got its name. One story says it was named after John Maskell, who was an early settler in the area. Another story suggests it was named after A. H. Maskell. He owned land nearby and was the sheriff of Dixon County at the time.
Where is Maskell?
Maskell is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.41 square kilometers (0.16 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Maskell
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 165 | — | |
| 1930 | 131 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 138 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 84 | −39.1% | |
| 1960 | 54 | −35.7% | |
| 1970 | 43 | −20.4% | |
| 1980 | 76 | 76.7% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −28.9% | |
| 2000 | 67 | 24.1% | |
| 2010 | 76 | 13.4% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −23.7% | |
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Maskell's Population in 2010
During the 2010 census, there were 76 people living in Maskell. These people made up 33 households, with 22 of them being families. The village had about 34 housing units.
Most of the people in Maskell (98.7%) were White. A small number (1.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 33 households:
- About 30.3% had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half (48.5%) were married couples.
- About 15.2% were led by a female householder without a husband.
- Only 3.0% were led by a male householder without a wife.
- About 33.3% were non-family households.
Around 24.2% of households had only one person living there. About 15.1% of households had one person who was 65 years old or older. The average number of people in a household was 2.30. For families, the average size was 2.73 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Maskell in 2010 was 40.5 years.
- About 27.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
The village had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female residents.
See also
- In Spanish: Maskell (Nebraska) para niños
