Wahoo, Nebraska facts for kids
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Wahoo, Nebraska
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Memorial to World War II submarine USS Wahoo on front lawn of Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, May 2010
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"Welcome You"
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Location of Wahoo, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,818 |
| • Density | 1,610.83/sq mi (621.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68066
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-50965 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0838310 |
| Website | wahoo.ne.us |
Wahoo is a city in Nebraska, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Saunders County, Nebraska. In 2020, about 4,818 people lived there. The name "Wahoo" comes from a Native American word for "arrow wood," which is a type of shrub.
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History of Wahoo
Wahoo was started in 1870. Its name comes from the eastern wahoo shrub. This plant grows along the banks of Wahoo Creek. Many of the first people to settle here came from Czech, German, and Scandinavian countries.
Where is Wahoo Located?
Wahoo is in the state of Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.65 square miles (7.75 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Wahoo?
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Wahoo has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,064 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,006 | 88.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,100 | 4.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,168 | 3.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,338 | 7.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,689 | 15.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,648 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,128 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,610 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,835 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,555 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,681 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,942 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,508 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,818 | 6.9% | |
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Wahoo's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,508 people living in Wahoo. These people lived in 1,801 homes. About 1,131 of these were family homes. The city had about 1,701 people per square mile.
Most people in Wahoo were White (94.5%). A small number were African American (0.8%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (1.0%). Some people were from other races (1.4%) or mixed races (1.9%). About 3.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (31.8%) had children under 18. About half (50.8%) were married couples. The average home had 2.40 people. The average family had 3.08 people. The average age of people in Wahoo was 38.7 years old.
Education in Wahoo
Public Schools
Wahoo Public Schools runs the public schools in the area. These schools serve students from kindergarten through high school.
Private Schools
Wahoo also has two private schools. Saint Wenceslaus Elementary teaches students from kindergarten to 6th grade. Bishop Neumann Junior/Senior High School teaches students from 7th to 12th grade.
Former College
Wahoo was once home to John F. Kennedy College. This college was open from 1965 to 1975. Its softball team was very famous. They won the first three national championships from 1969 to 1971. This tournament later became known as the Women's College World Series.
Famous People from Wahoo
Many well-known people have connections to Wahoo:
- Shuko Akune, an actress.
- Clarence William Anderson, an author and artist. He wrote and drew children's books, like the Billy and Blaze series.
- George Beadle, a geneticist who won the Nobel Prize.
- Sam Crawford, a famous baseball player. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. People called him "Wahoo Sam."
- Howard Hanson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor.
- Dave Heineman, who was the 39th Governor of the State of Nebraska. He grew up partly in Wahoo.
- Zach Miller, a professional American football player.
- Jack Natteford, a Hollywood writer for movies.
- Tillie Olsen, a writer.
- Fannie Quigley, a pioneer and gold prospector.
- Darryl F. Zanuck, a famous movie producer and co-founder of 20th Century Fox. He won an Academy Award.
Images for kids
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Memorial to World War II submarine USS Wahoo on front lawn of Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, May 2010
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Location of Wahoo, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Wahoo para niños
