Wynot, Nebraska facts for kids
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Wynot, Nebraska
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Wynot, seen from the southwest
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Location of Wynot, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
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215 |
| • Density | 1,210/sq mi (452/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68792
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-53905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399747 |
Wynot is a small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 217 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of America.
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History of Wynot
Wynot started to grow when a railroad was built through the area. People say its unique name came from an old German settler. Whenever someone asked him a question, he would often reply, "Why not?" This phrase eventually became the name of the village.
Geography of Wynot
Wynot is located in the state of Nebraska. It is a very small village in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.18 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wynot has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 258 | — | |
| 1920 | 368 | 42.6% | |
| 1930 | 348 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 416 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 233 | −44.0% | |
| 1960 | 209 | −10.3% | |
| 1970 | 226 | 8.1% | |
| 1980 | 222 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 213 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 191 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 166 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 217 | 30.7% | |
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Wynot's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 166 people living in Wynot. These people lived in 77 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The village had about 922 people per square mile. There were 89 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Wynot were White (99.4%). A small number (0.6%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 23.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.8%) were married couples. Some homes (5.2%) had a female head of household without a husband. Another 5.2% had a male head of household without a wife. About 33.8% of homes were not families.
Almost one-third (31.2%) of all homes had only one person living in them. About 13% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.16 people, and each family had 2.71 people.
The average age of people in Wynot was 50 years old. About 21.7% of residents were under 18. Only 1.7% were between 18 and 24. A larger group (19.2%) was between 25 and 44. About 30.6% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 26.5% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Wynot (Nebraska) para niños
