Royal, Nebraska facts for kids
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Royal, Nebraska
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Village
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Royal, seen from the east along U.S. Highway 20
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Location of Royal, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Established | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 58 |
| • Density | 408.45/sq mi (158.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68773
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-42495 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399137 |
Royal is a small village located in Antelope County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a unique history. In 2020, about 58 people lived there.
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History of Royal Village
The village of Royal was started a long time ago, around 1890. It was first called "Savage." Later, its name was changed to Royal. This new name honored Royal Thayer, who helped set up the local post office.
One interesting part of Royal's past involves a place called "Zoo Nebraska." This zoo was located near the village. It became well-known when some chimpanzees got out of their enclosures. After this event, the zoo eventually closed down. A book about the zoo and what happened there was released in 2019.
Geography of Royal
Royal is a small village in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Changes in Royal
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 202 | — | |
| 1930 | 217 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 193 | −11.1% | |
| 1950 | 157 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 93 | −40.8% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 86 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 81 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 75 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 63 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 58 | −7.9% | |
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Royal's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Royal had 63 people living there. These people lived in 29 different homes, and 14 of those were families. Most of the people living in Royal were White (98.4%). A small number (1.6%) were from two or more races, and 1.6% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Royal in 2010 was about 45 years old. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (55.6%) was male, and 44.4% was female.
Education in Royal
Royal used to be part of the Nebraska Unified School District 1. Now, students from Royal attend schools within the Summerland Public Schools district.
Parks and Fun Things to Do Near Royal
Just six miles from Royal, you can find the Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park. This park is a really cool place to visit. It has very well-preserved skeletons of ancient animals. These fossils show what life was like many thousands of years ago. The park is a team effort between the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the University of Nebraska State Museum.
See also
In Spanish: Royal (Nebraska) para niños
