Bassett, Nebraska

Bassett is a city in Rock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 619 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rock County.[6]

Bassett, Nebraska
City
Old-fashioned Phillips 66 station in Bassett
Location of Bassett, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°35′2″N 99°32′14″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Rock
Area [1]
• Total	0.44 sq mi (1.15 km^2)
• Land	0.44 sq mi (1.15 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,329 ft (710 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	619
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	540
• Density	1,216.22/sq mi (469.84/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68714
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-03215[4]
GNIS feature ID	0827208[5]

History

Bassett was platted in 1884 soon after the railroad was built through that territory.[7] Sources differ whether it was named for A. N. Bassett,[8] or J. W. Basset,[9] a pioneer settler.

Geography

Bassett is located at 42°35′2″N 99°32′14″W (42.583787, -99.537342).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km²), all land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	270		—
1910	383		41.9%
1920	664		73.4%
1930	635		−4.4%
1940	931		46.6%
1950	1,066		14.5%
1960	1,023		−4.0%
1970	983		−3.9%
1980	1,009		2.6%
1990	739		−26.8%
2000	743		0.5%
2010	619		−16.7%
2019 (est.)	540	[3]	−12.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 619 people, 306 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 1,406.8 inhabitants per square mile (543.2/km²). There were 410 housing units at an average density of 931.8 per square mile (359.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the city was 51.9 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 743 people, 355 households, and 189 families living in the city. The population density was 1,676.8 people per square mile (652.0/km²). There were 419 housing units at an average density of 945.6 per square mile (367.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.67% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 355 households, out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $24,412, and the median income for a family was $32,778. Males had a median income of $25,329 versus $15,278 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,856. About 16.8% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.2% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Colby Coash, Nebraska legislator
• Richard Wills, Idaho State representative

Education

Rock County Public Schools operates public schools.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
7. "Basset, Rock". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
8. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 135.
9. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 41.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.