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Winslow, Nebraska
Village
Main Street, Winslow
Main Street, Winslow
Location of Winslow, Nebraska
Location of Winslow, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Dodge
Area
 • Total 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Land 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,214 ft (370 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 19
 • Density 131.03/sq mi (50.76/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68072
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-53415
GNIS feature ID 2399722

Winslow is a small village located in Dodge County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a unique history.

Winslow's History

Winslow was officially planned and marked out in 1906. The name "Winslow" has an unknown origin. It became an official village in 1909.

The 2019 Flood Event

In March 2019, a large flood hit Winslow. The floodwaters caused a lot of damage. Many people found themselves stuck in their homes. This event led to many homes being left empty. Because of this, many residents moved to nearby areas.

Where is Winslow Located?

Winslow is located in Dodge County, Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Winslow's Population Changes

The number of people living in Winslow has changed a lot over the years. Like many small villages, its population has gone up and down.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 99
1920 154 55.6%
1930 156 1.3%
1940 130 −16.7%
1950 138 6.2%
1960 136 −1.4%
1970 145 6.6%
1980 143 −1.4%
1990 140 −2.1%
2000 104 −25.7%
2010 103 −1.0%
2020 19 −81.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

What the 2010 Census Showed

The census in 2010 counted 103 people living in Winslow. There were 40 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 30 were families.

The village had a population density of about 1,716.7 people per square mile. This means a lot of people lived in a small space. There were 46 housing units available.

Most of the people in Winslow were White, making up 99.0% of the population. About 1.0% were Native American. A small group, 1.0%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

  • About 35.0% of households had children under 18 living there.
  • Many households (57.5%) were married couples living together.
  • A small number (5.0%) had a female head of the household without a husband.
  • Another small group (12.5%) had a male head of the household without a wife.
  • About 25.0% were not families, meaning individuals or unrelated people living together.
  • About 17.5% of all households were just one person living alone.
  • Only 2.5% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.

The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 2.93 people.

Age and Gender in 2010

The average age of people in Winslow was 38.5 years.

  • About 24.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
  • About 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • The largest group, 29.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 28.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 11.7% were 65 years old or older.

In terms of gender, 49.5% of the population was male. The other 50.5% was female.

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