Nickerson, Nebraska facts for kids
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Nickerson, Nebraska
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 Nickerson, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Nickerson, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Township | Nickerson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
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| • Total | 312 |
| • Density | 821.05/sq mi (317.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68044
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-34300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399497 |
Nickerson is a small village located in Dodge County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a population of 312 people as of the 2020 census. This village offers a glimpse into life in rural Nebraska.
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A Look Back: Nickerson's History
Nickerson was officially planned out in 1871. This happened when a railroad, the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad, reached this area. The village was named after its founder, Reynolds K. Nickerson. Nickerson became an officially recognized village in 1910.
Geography: Where is Nickerson?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.99 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population: Who Lives in Nickerson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 141 | — | |
| 1930 | 183 | 29.8% | |
| 1940 | 159 | −13.1% | |
| 1950 | 140 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 168 | 20.0% | |
| 1970 | 214 | 27.4% | |
| 1980 | 254 | 18.7% | |
| 1990 | 291 | 14.6% | |
| 2000 | 431 | 48.1% | |
| 2010 | 369 | −14.4% | |
| 2020 | 312 | −15.4% | |
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2010 Census: A Closer Look at the Community
In 2010, the village of Nickerson had 369 people living there. These people made up 129 households, with 91 of them being families. The population density was about 971 people per square mile.
There were 143 housing units in the village. Most residents were White, with a smaller number identifying as African American, Native American, or from other racial backgrounds. About a quarter of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples. The average household had 2.86 people, and the average family had 3.32 people.
The median age in Nickerson was 33.9 years. About 27.1% of residents were under 18, and 9.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
See also
In Spanish: Nickerson (Nebraska) para niños
