Tilden, Nebraska facts for kids
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Tilden, Nebraska
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North side of 2nd Street in Tilden
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Location in Madison County and the state of Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Counties | Madison, Antelope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 992 |
| • Density | 1,278.35/sq mi (493.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68781
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 838282 |
Tilden is a small city located in the state of Nebraska, in the United States. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Madison and Antelope.
In 2020, about 992 people lived in Tilden. The part of Tilden that is in Madison County is also part of a larger area called the Norfolk Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Tilden's Past: How the City Began
Tilden was first started by the railroad in 1880. Back then, it had a different name: "Burnett."
In 1885, Burnett officially became a village. But two years later, in 1887, the U.S. Post Office changed its name. They renamed it "Tilden" after a person who ran for president, Samuel J. Tilden. This change helped avoid confusion with another town in Nebraska called Bennet, Nebraska.
Tilden officially became a city in 1919.
Exploring Tilden: Where is it Located?
Tilden is right on the border between Madison and Antelope counties. Most of the city is in Madison County, while a smaller part is in Antelope County.
A main road, U.S. Route 275, goes through Tilden. If you go east on this road for about 22 miles, you will reach Norfolk. Norfolk is the biggest city in Madison County. If you go northwest for about 13 miles, you will get to Neligh, which is the main town for Antelope County.
Another road, Nebraska Highway 45, starts in Tilden. It goes south for about 23 miles to Newman Grove.
Tilden's Size and Nearby Nature
The city of Tilden covers an area of about 0.78 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A small stream called Giles Creek flows through the west side of Tilden. This creek then flows north for about a mile until it reaches the Elkhorn River. The Elkhorn River is a branch of the larger Platte River.
The Cowboy Trail: A Path Through History
Tilden used to be on a railroad line called the Cowboy Line. This line belonged to the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
The railroad line was closed down in 1992. When it closed, an old "wigwag" signal, which was a special type of railroad crossing signal, was also removed.
Now, the old railroad line has been turned into a long path called the Cowboy Trail. This trail is 321 miles long and goes from Norfolk to Chadron. When it is completely finished, it will be the longest "rails-to-trails" path in the United States. This means an old railroad track has been changed into a path for walking, biking, and other activities.
Who Lives in Tilden?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 533 | — | |
| 1910 | 901 | 69.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,101 | 22.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,106 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 984 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,033 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 917 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 947 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,012 | 6.9% | |
| 1990 | 895 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,078 | 20.4% | |
| 2010 | 953 | −11.6% | |
| 2020 | 992 | 4.1% | |
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Tilden's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 953 people living in Tilden. These people lived in 403 homes. About 262 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1287.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Tilden were White (96.2%). A small number of people were African American (0.4%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.6%). Some people were from other races (1.4%) or from two or more races (1.2%). About 2.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.3% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. More than half of the homes (56.1%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Tilden was 38.3 years old. About 25.3% of the residents were under 18. About 21.3% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Famous People from Tilden
Some well-known people were born in Tilden:
- Richie Ashburn: He was a famous baseball player and is in the Hall of Fame for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was born in Tilden on March 19, 1927.
- Walter Brueggemann: He is a writer and expert in theology (the study of religious faith). He was born in Tilden on March 11, 1933.
- L. Ron Hubbard: He was an author and started a religion called Scientology. He was born in Tilden in 1911.
See also
In Spanish: Tilden (Nebraska) para niños
