Wilcox, Nebraska facts for kids
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Wilcox, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Wilcox: East side of Main Street, looking northeast from Franklin Street
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Location of Wilcox, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 331 |
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328 |
| • Density | 662/sq mi (256.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68982
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-52995 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400169 |
Wilcox is a small village located in Kearney County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Kearney, Nebraska area. In 2020, about 331 people lived in Wilcox.
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The Story of Wilcox
Wilcox started as a village in the 1880s. This happened when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built tracks to this spot. The village was named after its founder, a man named Henry Wilcox.
Where is Wilcox?
Wilcox is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 250 | — | |
| 1900 | 266 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 382 | 43.6% | |
| 1920 | 358 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 343 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 260 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 280 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 379 | 35.4% | |
| 1990 | 349 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 360 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 358 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 330 | −7.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 328 | −8.4% | |
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Wilcox Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 358 people living in Wilcox. These people lived in 143 homes, and 101 of these were families. The village had about 663 people per square mile.
Most people in Wilcox were White, making up about 97.8% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Native American. About 1.4% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Who Lives in Wilcox Homes?
About 30.8% of homes in Wilcox had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 60.1%, were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a single parent.
The average home had 2.50 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
Age Groups in Wilcox
The average age of people in Wilcox in 2010 was 45.8 years old.
- About 26.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.8% were 65 years or older.
The number of males and females in the village was almost equal.
See also
- In Spanish: Wilcox (Nebraska) para niños
