Ralston, Nebraska facts for kids
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Ralston, Nebraska
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Main Street in Ralston, March 2017
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Location of Ralston within Nebraska and Douglas County
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Nebraska | |
| County | Douglas | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,494 | |
| • Density | 4,085.53/sq mi (1,580.04/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
68127
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 | |
| FIPS code | 31-40605 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396309 | |
| Website | http://cityofralston.com/ | |
Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. It's like a smaller town right next to a bigger city. Ralston is a suburb of Omaha. It is surrounded by Omaha on three sides. On the south, it borders Sarpy County. In 2020, about 6,494 people lived in Ralston.
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Ralston's Story: A Brief History
The area where Ralston is now was first set up on May 23, 1907. A company called Ralston Investment Company bought a large piece of land. About a year later, the town's layout was planned by Roy N. Towl, who later became the mayor of Omaha.
On June 22, 1912, people asked the county to make Ralston an official village. The county board agreed just two days later.
Early Challenges
The young village faced a big challenge on March 23, 1913. A strong tornado hit the downtown area. This tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected many parts of the United States.
Later, in 1934, Ralston faced another tough time. After a fire destroyed part of a city block, the city ran out of money. Ralston was one of the first cities in the U.S. to declare bankruptcy. This means it officially stated it could not pay its debts.
Where is Ralston?
Ralston is located in Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 1.65 square miles (4.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The closest hospital to Ralston is Bergan Mercy Hospital. It is located about 3.7 miles away in Omaha.
Who Lives in Ralston?
This section looks at the people who live in Ralston. It uses information from official counts of people, called a census.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 455 | — | |
| 1930 | 809 | 77.8% | |
| 1940 | 834 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,300 | 55.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,977 | 129.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,731 | 58.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,143 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 6,236 | 21.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,314 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,943 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 6,494 | 9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2020 Population Details
The 2020 United States census counted 6,494 people living in Ralston. There were 3,092 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,805 of these households were families.
Most people in Ralston, about 78.66%, identified as white. Other groups included 3.73% black or African-American, 0.91% Native American, and 1.74% Asian. About 13.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.3% of households had children under 18. Many households (42.6%) were married couples. About 33.1% of households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.4 people.
The median age in Ralston was 34.9 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 34.9.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, the city had 5,943 people. There were 2,581 households. About 27.6% of these households had children under 18. Many (45.6%) were married couples.
The racial makeup was mostly White (89.7%). About 10.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 40 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. About 16.3% were 65 or older.
Learning in Ralston
Ralston has its own school district called Ralston Public Schools.
Ralston High School
Ralston High School first opened in 1954. It is now located at 8969 Park Drive. The old high school building was changed into the middle school. In 2006, the number of students at Ralston High School grew quite a bit. It went from 850 students to 1090 students.
Ralston Public Library
The Ralston Public Library first opened in 1922. It was originally in a real estate office. Two years later, it moved to the basement of City Hall. In 1963, the library moved again to 7900 Park Lane. In May 1999, it moved back to the downtown area. It was renamed the Baright Public Library and is now at 5555 South 77th Street.
Fun Things to Do
The Ralston Arena opened on October 19, 2012. It's a place where you can watch sports and other events. It is the home of the Omaha Lancers hockey team. It's also where the Omaha Beef indoor football team plays. The UNO Mavericks men's basketball team used to play there until a new arena opened in 2015. On January 1, 2022, the arena's name officially changed to the Liberty First Credit Union Arena.
Getting Around Ralston
Public transportation in Ralston is provided by Metro Transit. This service helps people travel around the city.
See also
In Spanish: Ralston (Nebraska) para niños
