Prosser, Nebraska facts for kids
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Prosser, Nebraska
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Virginia Avenue in Prosser, November 2012
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Location of Prosser, Nebraska
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 Prosser, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Prosser, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Verona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
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73 |
| • Density | 304/sq mi (115.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68883
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-40430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399028 |
Prosser is a small village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there. Prosser is part of the Hastings area, which is a group of towns and villages connected for statistics.
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History of Prosser
Prosser got its start because of the railroad! In the spring of 1888, a railroad line was built through this area. The village was named after T. J. Prosser, who was an important person involved with the railroad. Prosser officially became a village in 1907. This means it got its own local government and rules.
Geography of Prosser
Prosser is a very small place in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about people and places, the village covers about 0.63 square kilometers (or 0.24 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 163 | — | |
| 1920 | 156 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 99 | −31.2% | |
| 1950 | 81 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 70 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 98 | 40.0% | |
| 1990 | 77 | −21.4% | |
| 2000 | 94 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 66 | −29.8% | |
| 2020 | 76 | 15.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 73 | 10.6% | |
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Prosser's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 66 people living in Prosser. These people lived in 34 different homes, and 22 of those homes were families. The village had about 264 people per square mile. All the people living in Prosser at that time were White.
Households and Families
Out of the 34 homes, a small number (about 12%) had kids under 18 living there. Most homes (about 62%) were married couples living together. A few homes (about 3%) had a female head of the house with no husband present. About 35% of the homes were not families. This means some people lived alone.
Age Groups in Prosser
The average age of people in Prosser in 2010 was 54.4 years old.
- About 12% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 14% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Most people, about 60%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
There were more females than males in the village at that time. About 56% were female and 44% were male.
See also
In Spanish: Prosser (Nebraska) para niños
