Cotesfield, Nebraska

Cotesfield is a village in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 46 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Cotesfield, Nebraska
Village
Cotesfield, seen from east of Nebraska Highway 11
Location of Cotesfield, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°21′28″N 98°38′0″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Howard
Area [1]
• Total	0.52 sq mi (1.36 km^2)
• Land	0.52 sq mi (1.36 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,896 ft (578 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	46
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	47
• Density	89.69/sq mi (34.64/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68835
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-10740
GNIS feature ID	0828358[4]

History

Although the area was first settled in the 1870s, the town site at Cotesfield was not built up until 1902.[5] It was named for Miss Coates, the travel companion of the daughter of Christopher C. Augur, a Department of the Platte official.[6][7]

A post office was established at Cotesfield in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996.[8]

Geography

Cotesfield is located at 41°21′28″N 98°38′0″W (41.357704, -98.633377).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km²), all land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	214		—
1930	153		−28.5%
1940	134		−12.4%
1950	106		−20.9%
1960	81		−23.6%
1970	76		−6.2%
1980	82		7.9%
1990	60		−26.8%
2000	66		10.0%
2010	46		−30.3%
2019 (est.)	47	[3]	2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 2012 Estimate[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 46 people, 19 households, and 11 families residing in the village. The population density was 88.5 inhabitants per square mile (34.2/km²). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 53.8 per square mile (20.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.5% White, 2.2% Native American, and 4.3% from two or more races.

There were 19 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 46.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 13% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 6.6% were from 25 to 44; 36.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.5% male and 43.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 66 people, 26 households, and 19 families residing in the village. The population density was 124.7 people per square mile (48.1/km²). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 56.7 per square mile (21.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.48% White, and 1.52% from two or more races.

There were 26 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $14,583, and the median income for a family was $19,375. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,727. There were 30.4% of families and 34.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and 27.3% of those over 64.

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. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Cotesfield, Howard County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
6. Capace, Nancy (1999). Encyclopedia of Nebraska. North American Book Dist LLC. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-403-09834-7.
7. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 80. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
8. "Cotesfield Post Office". Howard County Historical Society. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 13, 2013.
12. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.