Scotia, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scotia, Nebraska
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The Chalk Building in downtown Scotia was constructed from locally quarried chalk rock. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location of Scotia, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Greeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,933 ft (589 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 301 |
| • Density | 867.44/sq mi (335.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68875
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-44070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399775 |
Scotia is a small village located in Greeley County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, about 301 people lived there.
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The Story of Scotia: A Look Back
Scotia was started in the 1870s, which is over 150 years ago! A settler from Scotland suggested the name. Scotia is another, older name for Scotland.
When it was first founded, Scotia was chosen as the very first county seat for Greeley County. This meant it was the main town where the county's government business was done.
Where is Scotia? Geography Facts
Scotia is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.90 square kilometers (or 0.35 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
The village is easy to find because it is located right on Nebraska Highway 22. This highway is also known as Scotia Avenue as it passes through the town.
Who Lives in Scotia? Population Details
The number of people living in Scotia has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 418 | — | |
| 1900 | 267 | −36.1% | |
| 1910 | 328 | 22.8% | |
| 1920 | 559 | 70.4% | |
| 1930 | 474 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 453 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 474 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 350 | −26.2% | |
| 1970 | 354 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 349 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 318 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 308 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 318 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 301 | −5.3% | |
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Scotia's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 318 people living in Scotia. These people lived in 139 different homes. Most of these homes (92 of them) were families.
The average age of people in Scotia in 2010 was about 42.8 years old.
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 23.3% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more females (54.1%) than males (45.9%) living in the village.
Famous People from Scotia
Even small towns can be home to important people!
- Frank Phillips was born near Scotia. He was a very important businessman who helped start the Phillips Petroleum Company. This company became a huge oil and gas company.
See also
In Spanish: Scotia (Nebraska) para niños
