Laurel, Nebraska

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Laurel, Nebraska
City
Downtown Laurel: 2nd Street east of Elm Street
Downtown Laurel: 2nd Street east of Elm Street
Location of Laurel, Nebraska
Location of Laurel, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W / 42.42806°N 97.09306°W / 42.42806; -97.09306Coordinates: 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W / 42.42806°N 97.09306°W / 42.42806; -97.09306
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyCedar
Government
 • MayorKeith Knudsen[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
 • Land1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,476 ft (450 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total972
 • Density718.40/sq mi (277.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68745
Area code402
FIPS code31-26350[3]
GNIS feature ID0830637[4]
WebsiteOfficial City website

Laurel is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. Its population was 964 at the 2010 census.[5]

History

Laurel was founded circa 1893.[6] It was originally named Claremont Junction. The present name is after Laura Martin, the daughter of one of the founders.[7]

In August 2022, 42-year old Jason A. Jones murdered four people and burned their houses.[citation needed]

Geography

Laurel is located at 42°25′41″N 97°5′35″W / 42.42806°N 97.09306°W / 42.42806; -97.09306 (42.427966, -97.093053).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all land.[9]

U.S. Route 20 and Nebraska Highway 15 serve the community.

Laurel is located in the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900514—
19105140.0%
192083061.5%
19308644.1%
1940861−0.3%
19509449.6%
1960922−2.3%
19701,0099.4%
19801,0312.2%
1990981−4.8%
20009860.5%
2010964−2.2%
20209720.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

At the 2010 census, 964 people in 415 households, including 263 families, lived in the city. The population density was 983.7 inhabitants per square mile (379.8/km2). The 474 housing units had an average density of 483.7 per square mile (186.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.4%.[12]

Of the 415 households, 26.3% had children under 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were not families. About 33.5% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26, and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 44.7 years; 22.6% of residents were under 18; 6.4% were between 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, 986 people in 414 households, including 264 families, were in the city. The population density was 1,072.5 people per square mile (413.8/km2). The 466 housing units had an average density of 506.9 per square mile (195.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.49% White, 0.20% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.30%.[3]

Of the 414 households, 26.3% had children under 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were not families. About 32.9% of households were one person, and 22.9% were one person 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 23.3% under 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median household income was $29,722, and for a family was $35,662. Males had a median income of $26,731 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,500. About 6.0% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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References

  1. ^ "Contact Us / Government".
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "Many Area Neb. Counties Lose Population".
  6. ^ "Laurel, Cedar County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  7. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 34. ISBN 0803250606.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  10. ^ http://www.lccschool.org/
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
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