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Weeping Water, Nebraska
The Heritage House Museum is part of the Weeping Water Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Heritage House Museum is part of the Weeping Water Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Location of Weeping Water, Nebraska
Location of Weeping Water, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Cass
Area
 • Total 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Land 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,099 ft (335 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,050
 • Estimate 
(2019)
1,095
 • Density 1,132.37/sq mi (437.11/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
68463
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-52015
GNIS feature ID 0834529

Weeping Water is a city in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,050 at the 2010 census.

History

The Indians named the stream running through Weeping Water Nigahoe, meaning "rustling water", the sound of water running over the low falls. When the French arrived, they confused the name with another Indian word, Nihoage, meaning "water weeping". They gave the stream the French name L'eau qui Pleuva, meaning "water which weeps".

Weeping Water was platted as a town in 1867.

Geography

Weeping Water is located at 40°52′4″N 96°8′21″W / 40.86778°N 96.13917°W / 40.86778; -96.13917 (40.867854, -96.139205).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 317
1890 1,350 325.9%
1900 1,156 −14.4%
1910 1,067 −7.7%
1920 1,084 1.6%
1930 1,029 −5.1%
1940 1,139 10.7%
1950 1,070 −6.1%
1960 1,048 −2.1%
1970 1,143 9.1%
1980 1,109 −3.0%
1990 1,008 −9.1%
2000 1,003 −0.5%
2010 1,050 4.7%
2019 (est.) 1,095 4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,050 people, 427 households, and 274 families living in the city. The population density was 1,082.5 inhabitants per square mile (418.0/km2). There were 466 housing units at an average density of 480.4 per square mile (185.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 427 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Culture

Weeping Water is best known for its limestone quarry. Every year, late in June, the town celebrates Limestone Day with a parade, fireworks and games.

See also

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