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Ragan, Nebraska
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![]() Location of Ragan, Nebraska
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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
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• Total | 22 |
• Density | 86.96/sq mi (33.57/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
68969
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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.
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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:
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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% | |
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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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In Spanish: Ragan (Nebraska) para niños