Thurston, Nebraska facts for kids
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Thurston, Nebraska
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Thurston, looking downhill from western edge of town, October 2011
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Location of Thurston, Nebraska
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 Thurston, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Thurston, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thurston |
| Township | Flournoy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 409.89/sq mi (158.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68062
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399979 |
Thurston is a village in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 132 at the 2010 census.
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History
The first settlement at Thurston was made in the 1880s. Like Thurston County, it was named for John M. Thurston.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 112 | — | |
| 1920 | 204 | 82.1% | |
| 1930 | 236 | 15.7% | |
| 1940 | 221 | −6.4% | |
| 1950 | 156 | −29.4% | |
| 1960 | 140 | −10.3% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −16.4% | |
| 1980 | 139 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 98 | −29.5% | |
| 2000 | 125 | 27.6% | |
| 2010 | 132 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 116 | −12.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 132 people, 50 households, and 37 families living in the village. The population density was 1,100.0 inhabitants per square mile (424.7/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 450.0 per square mile (173.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100% White.
There were 50 households, of which 40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58% were married couples living together, 10% had a female householder with no husband present, 6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26% were non-families. 24% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the village was 31.4 years. 35.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.
Education
The local school district is Pender Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Thurston (Nebraska) para niños
