McGrew, Nebraska facts for kids
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McGrew, Nebraska
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Village
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McGrew Mercantile in McGrew,
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Location of McGrew, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Established | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 524.48/sq mi (202.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69353
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-30030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399294 |
McGrew is a small village located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Scottsbluff, Nebraska area. In 2020, the village had a population of 75 people.
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History of McGrew
McGrew became an official village in 1911. This happened when the Union Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area.
In 1912, a Presbyterian church opened in McGrew. It held services until 1971. The 1920s were a busy time for McGrew. The village had many businesses, including stores, a post office, and a train station with a grain elevator. There was also a hotel and places for farming businesses.
Later, the church building was bought by the Platte Valley Bible College. It was renamed the McGrew Community Church. In 1986, it was renamed again to the Oregon Trail Chapel. A school was also built in 1920. However, the post office closed in 1986. Today, most of the old buildings in McGrew are no longer used.
Where is McGrew Located?
McGrew is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People of McGrew
The population of McGrew has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
- 1920: 128 people
- 1930: 128 people
- 1940: 139 people
- 1950: 105 people
- 1960: 90 people
- 1970: 79 people
- 1980: 110 people
- 1990: 99 people
- 2000: 103 people
- 2010: 105 people
- 2020: 75 people
McGrew's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 105 people living in McGrew. These people lived in 40 different homes, and 27 of these were families. The village had about 292 people per square mile.
Most of the people in McGrew were White (92.4%). A small number were African American (1.0%), Native American (3.8%), or Pacific Islander (1.0%). About 1.9% of the population identified with other races. About 2.9% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In terms of age, the average age in McGrew was 40.3 years old.
- About 28.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.3% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
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