Waco, Nebraska facts for kids
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Waco, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Waco, October 2011
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Location of Waco, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 1,198.38/sq mi (462.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68460
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-50895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400078 |
Waco is a small village located in York County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 296 people lived there.
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The Story of Waco
Waco began in 1877. This was when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks through the area. The village was named after Waco, Texas. An early person who settled here came from that city.
Where is Waco Located?
Waco is located in the state of Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.25 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Waco
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 173 | — | |
| 1890 | 278 | 60.7% | |
| 1900 | 310 | 11.5% | |
| 1910 | 293 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 297 | 1.4% | |
| 1930 | 266 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 203 | −23.7% | |
| 1950 | 180 | −11.3% | |
| 1960 | 166 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 214 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 225 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 256 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 236 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 296 | 25.4% | |
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Waco's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 236 people living in Waco. These people lived in 105 homes. About 68 of these were family homes. The village had about 1026 people per square mile.
Most people in Waco were White (97.0%). A small number were African American (0.4%). Some people were from other races (1.3%) or mixed races (1.3%). About 2.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of homes had children under 18. More than half (55%) were married couples. About 33% of homes had people living alone. The average age in Waco was 46.7 years.
Schools in Waco
Waco is home to Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School. This is a Christian high school. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
See also
In Spanish: Waco (Nebraska) para niños
