Randolph, Nebraska facts for kids
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Randolph, Nebraska
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Location of Randolph, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 881 |
| • Density | 840.34/sq mi (324.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68771
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-40675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396319 |
| Website | http://www.ci.randolph.ne.us/ |
Randolph is a city located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 881 people lived there. Randolph is known as "The Honey Capital of the Nation." This is because many families in the city are involved in beekeeping.
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Discovering Randolph's Past
Randolph started to grow in 1886. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after Lord Randolph Churchill. He was an important British leader. Randolph officially became a city on May 7, 1889.
Where is Randolph Located?
Randolph is a city made entirely of land. It covers an area of about 1.05 square miles (2.71 square kilometers).
Two main roads are near Randolph. U.S. Route 20 goes through the community. U.S. Route 81 passes just west of the city. These roads help people travel to and from Randolph.
Who Lives in Randolph?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 374 | — | |
| 1900 | 850 | 127.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,137 | 33.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,338 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,145 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,094 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,029 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,063 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,130 | 6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,106 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 983 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 955 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 944 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 881 | −6.7% | |
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Randolph's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 944 people living in Randolph. They lived in 402 homes. About 258 of these homes were families. Most residents were White (97.4%). A small number were Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).
The average age in Randolph was 47.5 years. About 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 28.2% were 65 years or older. Slightly more females (52.8%) lived in the city than males (47.2%).
Learning in Randolph
Randolph Public Schools serve the community. The school district has both an elementary school and a high school. Students in Randolph attend Randolph High School.
See also
In Spanish: Randolph (Nebraska) para niños
