Ulysses, Nebraska facts for kids
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Ulysses, Nebraska
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Downtown Ulysses: C Street
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Location of Ulysses, Nebraska
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 Ulysses, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ulysses, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Ulysses |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 903.23/sq mi (349.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68667, 68669
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-49460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400017 |
Ulysses is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, about 171 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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The Story of Ulysses Village
Ulysses got its first post office way back in 1869. The village was named after Ulysses S. Grant. He was a very important person in American history. Grant was a famous general during the Civil War. He later became the 18th President of the United States.
Where is Ulysses Located?
Ulysses is a small village in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Ulysses?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 305 | — | |
| 1890 | 621 | 103.6% | |
| 1900 | 563 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 551 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 460 | −16.5% | |
| 1930 | 492 | 7.0% | |
| 1940 | 429 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 374 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 357 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 312 | −12.6% | |
| 1980 | 270 | −13.5% | |
| 1990 | 256 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 276 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −38.0% | |
| 2020 | 196 | 14.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Ulysses had 171 people. These people lived in 74 different homes. About 50 of these homes were families. The village had about 855 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Ulysses were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 32% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 31% of all homes had just one person living there. The average age of people in Ulysses was about 43.8 years old.
Famous People from Ulysses
Ulysses has been home to a few notable people. These individuals achieved important things in their lives:
- Chester Hardy Aldrich: He was the 16th Governor of Nebraska. He also served as a Justice on the Nebraska Supreme Court. This is a very high legal position.
- William H. Diers: He was the Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature in 1939. The Speaker leads the state's law-making body.
- George E. Waldo: He was a politician from New York. He played a role in the politics of his state.
Images for kids
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Ulysses in 1925
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See also
In Spanish: Ulysses (Nebraska) para niños
