Ruskin, Nebraska facts for kids
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Ruskin, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Ruskin: north side of Main Street
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Location of Ruskin, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Nuckolls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 105 |
| • Density | 251.20/sq mi (96.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68974
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-42810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399145 |
Ruskin is a small village located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 105 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Ruskin's History
Ruskin started as a village in 1887. This happened when the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad built its tracks to this area. The village got its name from John Ruskin. He was a famous English writer and art critic.
Where is Ruskin? Geography Facts
Ruskin is located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.42 square miles (1.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here? Population Changes
The number of people living in Ruskin has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 339 | — | |
| 1920 | 360 | 6.2% | |
| 1930 | 239 | −33.6% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −6.7% | |
| 1950 | 214 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 203 | −5.1% | |
| 1970 | 229 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 224 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 187 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 195 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 123 | −36.9% | |
| 2020 | 105 | −14.6% | |
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Ruskin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 123 people living in Ruskin. These people lived in 61 households, and 36 of those were families. The village had about 293 people per square mile. Most of the people (94.3%) were White. About 7.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (55.7%) were married couples living together. About 18% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.02 people. The average family had 2.67 people.
The average age of people in Ruskin was 51.5 years old. About 16.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 27.6% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males (52%) than females (48%).
Famous People from Ruskin
- Aksel Andersen – A talented musician.
- Ibsen Nelsen – A well-known architect.
See also
In Spanish: Ruskin (Nebraska) para niños
