Whitney, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitney, Nebraska
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Downtown Whitney, April 2011
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Location of Whitney, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,412 ft (1,040 m) |
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| • Total | 62 |
| • Density | 392.41/sq mi (151.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69367
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-52925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400167 |
Whitney is a small village located in Dawes County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet community. In 2010, 77 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 62.
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The Story of Whitney
Whitney has an interesting past! It was first called Dawes City. Then, for a short time, it was known as Earth Lodge. Finally, it was named Whitney to honor Peter Whitney, who worked for the railroad.
Not far from Whitney, there's a place called Old Fort Useless. This fort was built to protect early settlers. But guess what? It was never actually used for protection!
Whitney officially became a village in 1888.
Where is Whitney?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Whitney?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 177 | — | |
| 1940 | 154 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 132 | −14.3% | |
| 1960 | 98 | −25.8% | |
| 1970 | 82 | −16.3% | |
| 1980 | 72 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 38 | −47.2% | |
| 2000 | 87 | 128.9% | |
| 2010 | 77 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 62 | −19.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 77 people living in Whitney. These people lived in 37 different homes. About 25 of these homes were families.
The village had about 481 people per square mile. There were 39 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Whitney were White (88.3%). A smaller number were African American (2.6%). Some people were from other backgrounds (3.9%) or a mix of two or more races (5.2%). About 11.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Whitney was about 49 years old. About 17% of residents were under 18. About 26% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Whitney (Nebraska) para niños
