Sutherland, Nebraska facts for kids
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Sutherland, Nebraska
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Sutherland, seen from the east along U.S. Highway 30
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Location of Sutherland, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
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| • Total | 1,313 |
| • Density | 1,009.22/sq mi (389.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69165
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-47920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399937 |
Sutherland is a small community called a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger North Platte, Nebraska area. In 2020, about 1,313 people lived there.
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History of Sutherland
Sutherland was officially planned and marked out in 1891. This happened after the Union Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the settlement grow.
Where is Sutherland Located?
Sutherland is located in the state of Nebraska. It covers a total area of about 3.37 square kilometers (1.30 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Sutherland?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 447 | — | |
| 1920 | 651 | 45.6% | |
| 1930 | 753 | 15.7% | |
| 1940 | 862 | 14.5% | |
| 1950 | 856 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 867 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 840 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,238 | 47.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,032 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,129 | 9.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,286 | 13.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,313 | 2.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,286 people living in Sutherland. These people lived in 473 households, and 339 of these were families. The village had about 1,236 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Sutherland were White (97.0%). A smaller number were Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 5.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages in Sutherland
Many households (36.4%) in Sutherland had children under 18 years old. Most households (61.3%) were married couples living together. About 28.3% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Sutherland was 39.9 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.7% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.5%) and females (50.5%).
Famous People from Sutherland
- M. Miriam Herrera - An author and poet.
- Cliff Mapes - A professional baseball player.
Images for kids
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Sutherland, seen from the east along U.S. Highway 30
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Location of Sutherland, Nebraska
