Potter, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Potter, Nebraska
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Potter seen from Exit 38 on Interstate 80
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Location of Potter, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,374 ft (1,333 m) |
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| • Total | 342 |
| • Density | 237.67/sq mi (91.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69156
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-39870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399013 |
Potter is a small village located in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet community known for its history and friendly atmosphere. According to the 2020 census, about 342 people live there.
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Potter's History
Potter began its journey in 1870. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The village was named after General Potter, who was a shareholder in the railroad company.
Famous Hailstone Event
On July 6, 1928, Potter experienced something truly amazing. It received the largest hailstone ever officially recorded! This giant hailstone was about 17 inches (43.2 centimeters) wide. That's bigger than a dinner plate! It also weighed about 1.5 pounds (680 grams). Another hailstone of the same size was found in Aurora, Nebraska in 2003.
Potter's Geography
Potter is a village that covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Potter's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 486 | — | |
| 1930 | 515 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 387 | −24.9% | |
| 1950 | 421 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 554 | 31.6% | |
| 1980 | 369 | — | |
| 1990 | 388 | 5.1% | |
| 2000 | 390 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 337 | −13.6% | |
| 2020 | 342 | 1.5% | |
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Who Lives in Potter?
Based on the census from 2010, there were 337 people living in Potter. These people lived in 151 different homes, and 101 of these were families. The village had about 732 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Potter were White, making up about 96.1% of the population. A small number were Native American (1.2%), and 2.7% were from other backgrounds. About 4.5% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Potter was about 45.8 years old. About 22.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Potter (Nebraska) para niños
