Octavia, Nebraska facts for kids
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Octavia, Nebraska
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 Octavia, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Octavia, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Bone Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
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| • Total | 107 |
| • Density | 652.44/sq mi (251.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68632
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-35700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399557 |
Octavia is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 107 people lived there.
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History of Octavia
Octavia was started in 1887. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its train tracks to this spot. The village was named after Octavia Speltz, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
A post office opened in Octavia in 1888. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1996, when it closed down.
Geography of Octavia
Octavia is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.16 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 142 | — | |
| 1940 | 151 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 103 | −31.8% | |
| 1960 | 94 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 97 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 127 | 30.9% | |
| 1990 | 132 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 145 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 127 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 107 | −15.7% | |
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Octavia's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 127 people living in Octavia. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 33 of these were families. The village had about 794 people per square mile. There were 53 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Octavia were White (89.8%). About 7.1% were from other backgrounds, and 3.1% were from two or more backgrounds. About 13.4% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the 49 homes, about 32.7% had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.1%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, with 8.2% having a female head of household and 4.1% having a male head of household. About 30.6% of homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Octavia in 2010 was about 35.9 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 18. About 10.2% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54.3%) were male, and 45.7% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Octavia (Nebraska) para niños
