Rushville, Nebraska facts for kids
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Rushville, Nebraska
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Downtown Rushville: west side of north Main Street, April 2011
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Location of Rushville within county and state
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,740 ft (1,140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 816 |
| • Density | 709.57/sq mi (273.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69360
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-42775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396454 |
| Website | rushvillene.com |
Rushville is a city in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States, in the remote Sandhills Region. Its population was 890 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of government of Sheridan County.
Description
Rushville was named from Rush Creek. In the Lakota language, Rushville is known as Owátȟokšu or Iwátȟokšu Otȟúŋwahe, meaning "Place where things are transported" or "Transportation City".
History
Rushville was platted in 1885 when the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railway was extended to that point. Rushville was incorporated in October 1885.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles (2.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 484 | — | |
| 1900 | 483 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 633 | 31.1% | |
| 1920 | 955 | 50.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,006 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,125 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,266 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,228 | −3.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,137 | −7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,217 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,127 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 999 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 890 | −10.9% | |
| 2020 | 816 | −8.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 399 households, and 226 families living in the city. The population density was 773.9 inhabitants per square mile (298.8/km2). There were 498 housing units at an average density of 433.0 per square mile (167.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.8% White, 0.6% African American, 21.9% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 6.1% of the population.
There were 399 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.
Notable people
- John Gottschalk (b. 1943) - Retired publisher of the Omaha World-Herald and National president of the Boy Scouts of America
- Kelly Stouffer (b. 1964) - NFL quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, who graduated from Rushville High School
- Hubert Stowitts (1892-1953) - Painter and dancer
See also
In Spanish: Rushville (Nebraska) para niños
