Stella, Nebraska facts for kids
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Stella, Nebraska
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Village
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Stella, seen from the west along
Nebraska Highway 62, December 2012 |
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Location of Stella, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
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148 |
| • Density | 830/sq mi (326/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68442
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-47115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399894 |
Stella is a small village in Richardson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 150 people lived there.
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History of Stella, Nebraska
Early Settlers and Railroad
People first settled in the Stella area around 1855. In August 1881, local farmers met and arranged for the Missouri Pacific Railroad to build tracks to their area. The town of Stella was planned that same year. It was named after Stella Clark, whose father owned the land where the town was built. The train tracks arrived in Stella in December 1881, and a train station was built in early 1882.
Growth of the Village
Stella officially became a village in 1882 and grew very fast. By the end of 1882, there were 25 businesses in Stella. In 1901, a special book called a "Souvenir" was published. It showed how Stella had grown, reaching its largest population around that time.
Back then, Stella had five churches: Baptist, Methodist, Christian, Lutheran, and Church of Christ Scientist. People could also join nine different clubs or other social groups. A school opened in 1884. A water system was started in 1887, and an opera house was built in 1898. Telephones were introduced in 1899, and plans for an electrical system were being made in 1901.
Geography of Stella
Stella is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Stella
Stella's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in Stella during different census years:
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| 1890 | 399 | — | |
| 1900 | 498 | 24.8% | |
| 1910 | 430 | −13.7% | |
| 1920 | 449 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 385 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 396 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 324 | −18.2% | |
| 1960 | 262 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 282 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 289 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 152 | −30.9% | |
| 2020 | 145 | −4.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 148 | −2.6% | |
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Stella's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 152 people living in Stella. These people lived in 78 households, and 51 of these were families. Most of the people (98.7%) were White. A small number (0.7%) were Asian, and another 0.7% were from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Stella was 56 years old. About 12.5% of residents were under 18. About 26.3% were 65 years or older. The population was split evenly between males and females.
Education in Stella
Students in Stella attend schools that are part of the Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer Public Schools district. Before 2009, Stella had its own school operated by Southeast Nebraska Consolidated Schools. On January 1, 2009, this school district joined with Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer School District.
See also
In Spanish: Stella (Nebraska) para niños
