Verdon, Nebraska facts for kids
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Verdon, Nebraska
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Main Street in Verdon, May 2014
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Location of Verdon, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Richardson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
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162 |
| • Density | 683/sq mi (268.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68433, 68457
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-50510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400056 |
Verdon is a small village located in Richardson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there.
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History of Verdon
Verdon was officially planned and marked out in 1882. Its name comes from the word "verdure." This word means the fresh green color of plants and fields.
Where is Verdon Located?
Verdon is found in Nebraska at these coordinates: 40°8′53″N 95°42′40″W / 40.14806°N 95.71111°W. The village covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Verdon
The number of people living in Verdon has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 253 | — | |
| 1900 | 340 | 34.4% | |
| 1910 | 406 | 19.4% | |
| 1920 | 347 | −14.5% | |
| 1930 | 355 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 397 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 366 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 267 | −27.0% | |
| 1970 | 265 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 278 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 242 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 223 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 172 | −22.9% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −4.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 162 | −5.8% | |
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Verdon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 172 people living in Verdon. These people lived in 84 different homes. About 51 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Verdon were White (97.1%). A small number were Native American (1.2%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 16.7% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (48.8%) were married couples living together. About 19% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average age of people in Verdon was 50.2 years.
Education in Verdon
Students in Verdon attend schools in the Falls City Public Schools district. Before 2004, the school district for Verdon was called Dawson-Verdon Public Schools.
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Main Street in Verdon, May 2014
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Location of Verdon, Nebraska
