Newman Grove, Nebraska

Newman Grove is a city in Madison and Platte Counties in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The population was 721 at the 2010 census.

Newman Grove, Nebraska
City
Downtown Newman Grove: north side of Hale Avenue
Location of Newman Grove, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°44′51″N 97°46′39″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
Counties	Madison, Platte
Area [1]
• Total	0.55 sq mi (1.41 km^2)
• Land	0.55 sq mi (1.41 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,713 ft (522 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	721
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	703
• Density	1,289.91/sq mi (497.95/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68758
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-34230[4]
GNIS feature ID	0836015[5]
Website	www.ci.newman-grove.ne.us/index.asp

The Madison County portion of Newman Grove is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Newman Grove was platted in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point.[6] It was named for a grove of trees nearby planted by Newman Warren.[7][6]

Geography

Newman Grove is located at 41°44′51″N 97°46′39″W (41.747363, -97.777398).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km²), all land.[9]

Education

Newman Grove Public Schools is a K-12 public school district that serves the area.[10]

Religion

There are five churches in town. The United Methodist Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Shell Creek Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Church, and Bible Fellowship Church. There are also numerous country churches surrounding the area.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	330		—
1900	696		110.9%
1910	850		22.1%
1920	1,260		48.2%
1930	1,146		−9.0%
1940	1,036		−9.6%
1950	1,004		−3.1%
1960	880		−12.4%
1970	863		−1.9%
1980	930		7.8%
1990	787		−15.4%
2000	797		1.3%
2010	721		−9.5%
2019 (est.)	703	[3]	−2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 721 people, 320 households, and 183 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,310.9 inhabitants per square mile (506.1/km²). There were 382 housing units at an average density of 694.5 per square mile (268.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 7.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.1% of the population.

There were 320 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 50.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 797 people, 323 households, and 190 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,567.9 people per square mile (603.4/km²). There were 372 housing units at an average density of 731.8 per square mile (281.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.72% White, 0.25% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 7.53% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.17% of the population.

There were 323 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,329, and the median income for a family was $39,653. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,247. About 3.5% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

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. "Newman Grove, Madison County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
7. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 101. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
10. https://www.newman.esu8.org/
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• Official page