Western, Nebraska facts for kids
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Western, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Western: east side of West Avenue
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Location of Western, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 224 |
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220 |
| • Density | 457/sq mi (177.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68464
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-52295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400149 |
Western is a small village located in Saline County, Nebraska, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 224 people lived there.
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History of Western
Western was started in the year 1872. It was probably named after Wesley West, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. The village officially became a village in 1880. This means it got its own local government.
Geography of Western
Western is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.392050 degrees North and -97.198259 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Western has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 397 | — | |
| 1900 | 412 | 3.8% | |
| 1910 | 499 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 427 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 511 | 19.7% | |
| 1940 | 437 | −14.5% | |
| 1950 | 434 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 351 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 344 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 336 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 264 | −21.4% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 235 | −18.1% | |
| 2020 | 227 | −3.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 220 | −6.4% | |
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Western's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 235 people living in Western. These people lived in 111 different homes, and 69 of these were families. The village had about 479 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Western were White (94.9%). A small number were Asian (1.3%). About 4.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Western was 50.5 years old. About 18.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 21.3% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Education in Western
Children who live in Western attend local schools. They can go to either Meridian School or Tri County High School.
See also
In Spanish: Western (Nebraska) para niños
