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Murdock, Nebraska
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Murdock, seen from the southeast.
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Location of Murdock, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 2,093.02/sq mi (807.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68407
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-33320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399429 |
| Website | http://www.MurdockNebraska.com |
Murdock is a village in Cass County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 270 according to the 2020 census.
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History
Murdock was established circa 1890 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. Murdock was named after a Rock Island Railroad official.
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
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 222 | — | |
| 1920 | 206 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 233 | 13.1% | |
| 1940 | 199 | −14.6% | |
| 1950 | 225 | 13.1% | |
| 1960 | 247 | 9.8% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 242 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 267 | 10.3% | |
| 2000 | 269 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 236 | −12.3% | |
| 2020 | 270 | 14.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 236 people, 109 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 1,815.4 inhabitants per square mile (700.9/km2). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 907.7 per square mile (350.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 109 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the village was 44 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Murdock (Nebraska) para niños
