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Terrytown, Nebraska
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Terrytown viewed from Carpenter's Park over Terry's Lake, July 2017
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Location of Terrytown, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,878 ft (1,182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,057 |
| • Density | 2,229.96/sq mi (861.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69341
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-48585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399961 |
Terrytown is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,057 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. Terrytown is located on the bank of the North Platte River between the cities of Scottsbluff and Gering, Nebraska. Separated only by the river, Scottsbluff and Gering have grown together to form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska, which incorporates the city of Terrytown as well.
History
Terrytown was founded in 1949 by Terry Carpenter, a successful Scottsbluff businessman and Nebraska state senator in the 1950s and 1960s.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2), of which 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 228 | — | |
| 1960 | 164 | −28.1% | |
| 1970 | 747 | 355.5% | |
| 1980 | 727 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 656 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 646 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,198 | 85.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,057 | −11.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,198 people, 436 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,260.4 inhabitants per square mile (872.7/km2). There were 465 housing units at an average density of 877.4 per square mile (338.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 74.3% White, 0.4% African American, 4.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 17.4% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.2% of the population.
There were 436 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the city was 28.4 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Transportation
Terrytown has been served by public transit since January 10, 2018, with two bus routes provided by Tri-City Roadrunner.
See also
In Spanish: Terrytown (Nebraska) para niños
