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Ragan, Nebraska
Village
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Location of Ragan, Nebraska
Location of Ragan, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Harlan
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,330 ft (710 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 22
 • Density 86.96/sq mi (33.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68969
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-40570
GNIS feature ID 2399036

Ragan is a small village located in Harlan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a small number of residents. According to the 2020 census, only 22 people live there.

History of Ragan Village

Ragan was officially planned and laid out in 1886. This happened when the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway built its tracks through the area. The village was named after a lawyer who worked for the railroad company.

Geography and Location

Ragan is a small village. The United States Census Bureau says it covers about 0.66 square kilometers (0.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.

Climate in Ragan

Ragan experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The area gets a moderate amount of rain and some snow each year.

Population Changes in Ragan

The number of people living in Ragan has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at its population history:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 208
1910 214 2.9%
1920 222 3.7%
1930 216 −2.7%
1940 163 −24.5%
1950 102 −37.4%
1960 90 −11.8%
1970 60 −33.3%
1980 71 18.3%
1990 59 −16.9%
2000 46 −22.0%
2010 38 −17.4%
2020 22 −42.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2020 Census Shows

In 2020, the village of Ragan had 22 people. There were 12 households, which are groups of people living together. The average age of people in Ragan was about 50 years old.

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