Waterloo, Nebraska facts for kids
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Waterloo, Nebraska
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Downtown Waterloo, October 2011
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Location of Waterloo, Nebraska
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Nebraska | |
| County | Douglas | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 935 | |
| • Density | 1,162.94/sq mi (449.08/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
68069
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| Area code(s) | 402 | |
| FIPS code | 31-51665 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400103 | |
| Website | waterloone.com | |
Waterloo is a small village located in Douglas County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 935 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Waterloo
Waterloo was first started by Elias Kelsey and John Logan in 1883. Before that, they tried to set up the town twice, but it didn't work out. Back in 1870, the Union Pacific Railroad decided to make a stop in this area.
The name "Waterloo" might come from the famous Battle of Waterloo. Or, it could be named after Kelsey's hometown, Waterloo, New York.
The town was left empty for a short time after a really big flood in 1881. This event is known as The Great Flood of 1881.
Geography of Waterloo
Waterloo is a small village, covering about 0.80 square miles (2.08 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Waterloo has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 164 | — | |
| 1890 | 272 | 65.9% | |
| 1900 | 345 | 26.8% | |
| 1910 | 402 | 16.5% | |
| 1920 | 431 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 432 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 381 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 382 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 516 | 35.1% | |
| 1970 | 455 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 450 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 479 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 459 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 848 | 84.7% | |
| 2020 | 935 | 10.3% | |
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Waterloo in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 848 people living in Waterloo. There were 337 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 229 were families.
The village had about 1,304 people per square mile. There were 359 houses or apartments.
Most people in Waterloo were White (95.9%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Native American (1.2%). Some people were from other races (1.1%) or a mix of two or more races (1.3%). About 6.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 30.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.0%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (8.0%) or a male head without a wife (3.0%). About 32.0% of households were not families.
Almost 27.0% of all households had only one person living there. About 9.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.52 people in each household and 3.09 people in each family.
The average age of people in the village was 38.9 years. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 6.9% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 28.1%. Finally, 12.5% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.8%) and females (50.2%).
Famous People from Waterloo
- George E. Cryer: He was the 32nd mayor of Los Angeles. He served as mayor from 1921 to 1929.
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