Scribner, Nebraska facts for kids
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Scribner, Nebraska
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Downtown Scribner
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Location of Scribner, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
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| • Total | 843 |
| • Density | 1,294.93/sq mi (499.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68057
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-44280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 838238 |
| Website | https://www.scribner-ne.gov |
Scribner is a small city located in Dodge County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 843 people lived there.
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A Look at Scribner's Past
Scribner was officially started in 1870. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that spot. A man named Lucius D. Richards planned the town. It was named after Charles Scribner I, a famous person in the publishing world. Even though trains no longer stop in Scribner, it is still a place where people trade goods and services.
The Railroad's Journey Through Scribner
In the mid-1970s, people started to wonder if the railroad would keep serving Scribner. The Chicago & North Western train tracks were not being used as much for carrying goods.
Train service finally stopped in the spring of 1982. This happened because floods from the Elkhorn River and Pebble Creek damaged parts of the track. Since fewer goods were being shipped and the tracks were damaged, the railroad company decided to close the line.
There were plans to bring train service back. A new company, the Fremont & Elkhorn Valley Railroad, bought the old tracks. However, it cost too much money to fix them. So, the tracks were removed in 1988.
Where is Scribner?
Scribner is a small city in Nebraska. It covers an area of about 0.66 square miles (1.72 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Scribner's Weather
Scribner has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Who Lives in Scribner?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 193 | — | |
| 1890 | 664 | 244.0% | |
| 1900 | 827 | 24.5% | |
| 1910 | 891 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,021 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,066 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 904 | −15.2% | |
| 1950 | 913 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,021 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,031 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,011 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 950 | −6.0% | |
| 2000 | 971 | 2.2% | |
| 2010 | 857 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 843 | −1.6% | |
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Scribner's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 857 people living in Scribner. These people lived in 385 homes, and 223 of these were families.
- Population Density: About 1,339 people lived in each square mile (517 people per square kilometer).
- Housing: There were 443 houses or apartments.
- Backgrounds: Most people (95.7%) were White. Smaller numbers were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- Households:
* About 25% of homes had children under 18. * 46% were married couples living together. * Some homes had a single parent (female or male). * About 39.5% of homes had only one person living there. * About 25% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. * The average home had 2.13 people, and the average family had 2.86 people.
- Age: The average age in Scribner was 50.4 years old.
* About 21.6% of residents were under 18. * About 30% were 65 years or older.
- Gender: The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
Famous People From Scribner
Scribner has been home to some notable people:
- George Dern: He was a politician who served as the Governor of Utah and later as the United States Secretary of War.
- J. Martin Klotsche: An important educator and historian.
- Gregg Olson: A professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Scribner (Nebraska) para niños
