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Avoca, Nebraska
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Location of Avoca, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 1,358.78/sq mi (525.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68307
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-02795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398012 |
| Website | http://www.AvocaNebraska.com |
Avoca is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 178 at the 2020 census.
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History
Avoca was platted in 1882 when a new railroad line was extended to that point. The village is named after the River Avoca, in Ireland.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 166 | — | |
| 1900 | 255 | 53.6% | |
| 1910 | 249 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 231 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 222 | −3.9% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −11.3% | |
| 1950 | 196 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 218 | 11.2% | |
| 1970 | 229 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 242 | 5.7% | |
| 1990 | 254 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 270 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 242 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −26.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 242 people, 94 households, and 68 families living in the village. The population density was 1,861.5 inhabitants per square mile (718.7/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 823.1 per square mile (317.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.0% White, 2.1% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
There were 94 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Culture
Avoca is home to the Quack-Off duck races, held annually on the last Saturday in January since 1980. Today, the race normally draws approximately 400 racers and 3500-4000 spectators. Registration normally begins on main street in Quack-Off Headquarters. Proceeds from the race benefit the Avoca Rural Volunteer Fire Department.
See also
In Spanish: Avoca (Nebraska) para niños
