Bloomington, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bloomington
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Location of Bloomington, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 110 |
| • Density | 138.19/sq mi (53.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68929
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-05490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398140 |
Bloomington is a village in Franklin County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 103 at the 2010 census.
History
Bloomington was established in 1872 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point. It was likely named after the city of Bloomington, Illinois.
It once served as county seat.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 524 | — | |
| 1890 | 464 | −11.5% | |
| 1900 | 488 | 5.2% | |
| 1910 | 554 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 503 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 431 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 361 | −16.2% | |
| 1950 | 293 | −18.8% | |
| 1960 | 176 | −39.9% | |
| 1970 | 165 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 138 | −16.4% | |
| 1990 | 129 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 124 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −16.9% | |
| 2020 | 110 | 6.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 103 people, 49 households, and 27 families residing in the village. The population density was 128.8 inhabitants per square mile (49.7/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 92.5 per square mile (35.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races.
There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the village was 51.5 years. 14.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.
Notable person
- Kid Willson, baseball player
See also
In Spanish: Bloomington (Nebraska) para niños
