Washington, Nebraska facts for kids
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Washington, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Washington: Dorchester Street,
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Location of Washington, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 629.27/sq mi (243.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68068
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-51595 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400098 |
Washington is a small village located in Washington County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
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A Look at Washington's History
Washington was planned out in 1887. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Washington County, where it is located. Washington officially became a village in 1915.
Where is Washington Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Washington is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.21 square miles (0.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Washington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 117 | — | |
| 1930 | 76 | −35.0% | |
| 1940 | 84 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 55 | −34.5% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −20.0% | |
| 1970 | 76 | 72.7% | |
| 1980 | 113 | 48.7% | |
| 1990 | 125 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 126 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 150 | 19.0% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −14.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 150 people living in Washington. These people lived in 55 households, and 42 of these were families. The village had about 714 people per square mile (276 people per square kilometer). There were 55 homes in total.
Most of the people in the village were White (98.0%). A small number were African American (1.3%) or Native American (0.7%).
Households and Families
Out of the 55 households:
- About 32.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- 65.5% were married couples living together.
- 9.1% had a female head of the house with no husband.
- 1.8% had a male head of the house with no wife.
- 23.6% were not families.
About 20% of all households had only one person living there. About 5.5% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, each household had 2.73 people, and each family had 3.14 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Washington in 2010 was 43 years old.
- 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14% were 65 years or older.
The village had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Washington (Nebraska) para niños
