Milligan, Nebraska facts for kids
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Milligan, Nebraska
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Downtown Milligan
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Location of Milligan, Nebraska
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 Milligan, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Milligan, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Township | Glengary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
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241 |
| • Density | 964/sq mi (371/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68406
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-32200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399360 |
Milligan is a small village located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 241 people lived there.
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History of Milligan
Milligan was officially started in 1887. This happened when the Kansas City and Omaha Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Frank Milligan, who was an important person working for the railroad.
Geography of Milligan
Milligan is a small village, covering a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People in Milligan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 184 | — | |
| 1900 | 283 | 53.8% | |
| 1910 | 336 | 18.7% | |
| 1920 | 418 | 24.4% | |
| 1930 | 412 | −1.4% | |
| 1940 | 392 | −4.9% | |
| 1950 | 367 | −6.4% | |
| 1960 | 323 | −12.0% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 4.1% | |
| 1990 | 328 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 315 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 285 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 244 | −14.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 241 | −15.4% | |
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Milligan's Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 285 people lived in Milligan. There were 129 households, which are like homes where people live. About 81 of these households were families.
Most of the people living in Milligan were White. A very small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were from other backgrounds or a mix of backgrounds.
In terms of age, the average age in the village was about 46.8 years old.
- About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 25.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were adults between 18 and 64.
There were slightly more males than females living in Milligan at that time.
Education in Milligan
Students from Milligan attend schools that are part of the Exeter-Milligan School District. This district also includes the nearby village of Exeter.
Milligan Auditorium
The Cesko-narodni sin-Milligan Auditorium was built in 1929. This building is an important meeting place for the Czech community in the area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 because of its historical importance.
Notable People from Milligan
- Eddie Brown, a professional baseball player.
- Jeanne Combs, who served as a legislator in Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Milligan (Nebraska) para niños
