Hubbell, Nebraska

Hubbell is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census.

Hubbell, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Hubbell
Location of Hubbell, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°0′35″N 97°29′49″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Thayer
Area [1]
• Total	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Land	0.34 sq mi (0.88 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,470 ft (448 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	68
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	65
• Density	191.18/sq mi (73.82/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68375
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-23410[4]
GNIS feature ID	0830181[5]

History

Hubbell was platted in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6][7] It was named for Hubbell H. Johnson, the original owner of the town site.[8]

Geography

Hubbell is located at 40°0′35″N 97°29′49″W (40.009665, -97.496977).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km²), all land.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	330		—
1900	375		13.6%
1910	295		−21.3%
1920	231		−21.7%
1930	233		0.9%
1940	250		7.3%
1950	199		−20.4%
1960	126		−36.7%
1970	83		−34.1%
1980	71		−14.5%
1990	55		−22.5%
2000	73		32.7%
2010	68		−6.8%
2019 (est.)	65	[3]	−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 68 people, 31 households, and 19 families residing in the village. The population density was 200.0 inhabitants per square mile (77.2/km²). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 129.4 per square mile (50.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, and 38.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the village was 51 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.3% were from 25 to 44; 44.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 73 people, 29 households, and 20 families residing in the village. The population density was 230.0 people per square mile (88.1/km²). There were 43 housing units at an average density of 135.5 per square mile (51.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.63% White and 1.37% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 29 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $14,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,630. There were 8.8% of families and 20.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 45.2% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Notable person

• Singer Lucas Hoge grew up in Hubbell.[12]

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. "Hubbell, Thayer County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
7. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 139.
8. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 138. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
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 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. Gary Demuth (26 March 2010), Small town influence, Salina Journal, archived from the original on 3 April 2012, retrieved 2011-10-18