St. Edward, Nebraska facts for kids
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St. Edward, Nebraska
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Downtown St. Edward: Beaver Street
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Location of St. Edward, Nebraska
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 St. Edward, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
St. Edward, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 725 |
| • Density | 1,101.82/sq mi (425.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68660
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-43055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396485 |
| Website | https://stedwardne.com/ |
St. Edward, also known as Saint Edward, is a small city in Boone County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 725 people.
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History of St. Edward
St. Edward was founded in 1871. When it was first settled, it had a different name: "Waterville."
How St. Edward Got Its Name
A post office was opened in Waterville in 1874. A few years later, in 1877, the name was changed to Saint Edward. This new name was chosen to honor Edward Sorin, a Roman Catholic priest.
Geography of St. Edward
St. Edward is located in Nebraska at these coordinates: 41°34′17″N 97°51′41″W / 41.57139°N 97.86139°W.
Area of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
The population of St. Edward has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 158 | — | |
| 1890 | 293 | 85.4% | |
| 1900 | 625 | 113.3% | |
| 1910 | 814 | 30.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,002 | 23.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,030 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 893 | −13.3% | |
| 1950 | 917 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 777 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 853 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 891 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 822 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 796 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 705 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 725 | 2.8% | |
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Who Lives in St. Edward?
In 2010, there were 705 people living in St. Edward. Most of the people were White (97.6%). A small number of residents were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 46 years old. Many residents were adults over 45, but there were also young people under 18 and young adults between 18 and 24.
Famous People from St. Edward
St. Edward has been home to several notable individuals, especially athletes and legal figures.
- Cletus Fischer: A former football player for the National Football League (NFL) and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
- Pat Fischer: Another former football player for the National Football League (NFL) and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
- W. Ward Reynoldson: He was born in St. Edward and later became the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.
- Scott Shanle: A former football player for the National Football League (NFL) and the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
See also
In Spanish: St. Edward (Nebraska) para niños
