Virginia, Nebraska facts for kids
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Virginia, Nebraska
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Virginia grain elevator
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Location of Virginia, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Named for | Virginia Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 747.47/sq mi (288.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68458
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-50790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400075 |
Virginia is a small village located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 74 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Virginia's History
The village of Virginia was officially planned out in 1887. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area. The village was named after Virginia Lewis, who was the daughter of one of the first people to settle there.
Where is Virginia, Nebraska?
Virginia is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Virginia?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 154 | — | |
| 1920 | 116 | −24.7% | |
| 1930 | 157 | 35.3% | |
| 1940 | 144 | −8.3% | |
| 1950 | 113 | −21.5% | |
| 1960 | 88 | −22.1% | |
| 1970 | 83 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 90 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 94 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 67 | −28.7% | |
| 2010 | 60 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 74 | 23.3% | |
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A Snapshot from 2010
In 2010, there were 60 people living in Virginia. These people made up 29 households, and 17 of those were families.
Most people living in Virginia were White (91.7%). A small number were Native American (1.7%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (6.7%).
About 24% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly 45% were married couples living together. Some households had a single female parent (3.4%) or a single male parent (10.3%). About 41% of households were not families.
The average age of people in the village was 45.5 years old. About 20% of the residents were under 18. About 6.7% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 33.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 18.3% were 65 or older. Slightly more males lived in Virginia (55%) than females (45%).
See also
In Spanish: Virginia (Nebraska) para niños
