Spalding, Nebraska facts for kids
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Spalding, Nebraska
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The dam on the Cedar River at Spalding is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location of Spalding, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Greeley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,910 ft (580 m) |
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 1,271.03/sq mi (490.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68665
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-46135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399865 |
Spalding is a small village located in Greeley County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 408 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Spalding
Spalding was first known as Halifax. It was started in 1875 by a group of Irish Catholics. The village was later renamed in 1881. It got its new name to honor Bishop John Lancaster Spalding.
Geography of Spalding
Spalding is located in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 148 | — | |
| 1910 | 637 | 330.4% | |
| 1920 | 878 | 37.8% | |
| 1930 | 839 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 830 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 713 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 683 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 676 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 645 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 592 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 537 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 487 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 408 | −16.2% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 487 people living in Spalding. These people lived in 217 homes. The village had about 1522 people per square mile.
Most people living in Spalding were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Spalding was about 49 years old. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 27% were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Spalding
Spalding is the hometown of several notable people.
- Crystal Carson is an acting coach. She used to be an actress.
- Gene Cronin was a defensive end in the National Football League.
- Chuck, Jim, and Tompall Glaser were members of the country music group Tompall & the Glaser Brothers.
