Silver Creek, Nebraska

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Silver Creek, Nebraska
Silver Creek, Nebraska from SW.JPG
Silver Creek, seen from the southwest along U.S. Highway 30
Merrick County Nebraska Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Silver Creek Highlighted.svg
Location in Merrick County and the state of Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°18′55″N97°39′54″W / 41.31528°N 97.66500°W / 41.31528; -97.66500
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Merrick
Area
[1]
  Total0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
  Land0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,549 ft (472 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total320
  Density1,163.64/sq mi (448.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68663
Area code 308
FIPS code 31-45400 [4]
GNIS feature ID2399823 [2]

Silver Creek is a village in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 320 at the 2020 census. [3] It is part of the Grand Island metropolitan area.

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History

Silver Creek was platted in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. [5] [6] It was named from the Silver Creek nearby, which was noted for the clarity of its waters. [7] [6]

Geography

The village is in far northeastern Merrick County, less than a half mile north of the Platte River. U.S. Route 30 passes through the center of the village, leading southwest 22 miles (35 km) to Central City, the county seat, and northeast 19 miles (31 km) to Columbus. Nebraska Highway 39 passes just west of the village, leading north 10 miles (16 km) to Genoa and south across the Platte 9 miles (14 km) to its terminus at Nebraska Highway 92, with Osceola a further 5 miles (8 km) to the east.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Silver Creek has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land. [1] The eponymous Silver Creek flows past the south end of the village, joining the Platte River at the Highway 39 bridge.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900 291
1910 37930.2%
1920 58353.8%
1930 464−20.4%
1940 421−9.3%
1950 4445.5%
1960 431−2.9%
1970 48312.1%
1980 4962.7%
1990 62526.0%
2000 441−29.4%
2010 362−17.9%
2020 320−11.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]

2010 census

As of the census [9] of 2010, there were 362 people, 168 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,292.9 inhabitants per square mile (499.2/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 692.9 per square mile (267.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White, 0.3% Native American, and 1.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% 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 2.82.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 441 people, 195 households, and 121 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,532.6 inhabitants per square mile (591.7/km2). There were 206 housing units at an average density of 715.9 per square mile (276.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 99.55% White, 0.23% African American, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 195 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,732, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $29,125 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,584. About 7.1% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silver Creek, Nebraska
  3. 1 2 "P1. Race – Silver Creek village, Nebraska: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 129.
  6. 1 2 "Silver Creek, Merrick County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  7. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 103. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.