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Bertrand, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Bertrand: east side of Minor Avenue
Downtown Bertrand: east side of Minor Avenue
Location of Bertrand, Nebraska
Location of Bertrand, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Phelps
Area
 • Total 0.55 sq mi (1.44 km2)
 • Land 0.55 sq mi (1.44 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,520 ft (770 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 709
 • Density 1,279.78/sq mi (493.82/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68927
Area code(s) 308
FIPS code 31-04615
GNIS feature ID 2398106

Bertrand is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 750 at the 2010 census.

History

Bertrand was established in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for a railroad official. Bertrand was incorporated as a village in 1885.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 265
1900 344 29.8%
1910 643 86.9%
1920 697 8.4%
1930 645 −7.5%
1940 615 −4.7%
1950 584 −5.0%
1960 691 18.3%
1970 662 −4.2%
1980 775 17.1%
1990 708 −8.6%
2000 786 11.0%
2010 750 −4.6%
2020 709 −5.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 750 people, 314 households, and 203 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,363.6 inhabitants per square mile (526.5/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 630.9 per square mile (243.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 314 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 46.9 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

Notable person

  • Charles L. Littel, educator who founded several colleges
  • Ben H. Williams, American labor leader known for his work in the Industrial Workers of the World and as editor of Solidarity.
  • Karen Dahlgren Schonewise, Pioneer in the sport of volleyball, with collegiate and professional achievements as a player and coach.

See also

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