Raeville, Nebraska facts for kids
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Raeville, Nebraska
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St. Bonaventure complex in Raeville
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 Raeville, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,939 ft (591 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 18 |
| • Density | 360.00/sq mi (139.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 31-40535 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2612513 |
Raeville is a small, unincorporated village in Boone County, Nebraska, United States. An unincorporated village means it's a community that isn't officially governed as a town or city. It is also part of a special area called a census-designated place.
As of the 2020 census, only 18 people lived in Raeville. The village is home to the St. Bonaventure Church Complex. This church is still active and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because it's an important historical site. Besides the church, Raeville mainly consists of three privately owned farms.
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Raeville's Story: A Look at Its Past
Raeville's history includes a post office that opened in 1884. It closed a few years later in 1887. The post office reopened in 1918 but eventually closed for good in 1982.
People say that the village was named after two brothers who had the last name Rae. This is a common way many small towns got their names.
Where is Raeville? Understanding Its Geography
Raeville is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Raeville? Population Facts
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| 2020 | 18 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 26 people living in Raeville. This means the population has gotten a bit smaller over the years. The people living in Raeville are mostly White.
The community had 12 households in 2000. About a quarter of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about two people. The median age of people in Raeville was 52.5 years old. This means half the people were older than 52.5 and half were younger.
See also
In Spanish: Raeville (Nebraska) para niños
