Valley, Nebraska

Last updated

Valley, Nebraska
Downtown Valley, NE.jpg
Downtown Valley, March 2017
Valley NE Logo.png
Douglas County Nebraska Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Valley Highlighted.svg
Location of Valley, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°18′53″N96°21′22″W / 41.31472°N 96.35611°W / 41.31472; -96.35611
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Douglas
Government
  MayorCindy Grove
Area
[1]
  Total6.06 sq mi (15.69 km2)
  Land4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2)
  Water1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,139 ft (347 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,037
  Density625.15/sq mi (241.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68064
Area code 402
FIPS code 31-50020
GNIS feature ID2397110 [2]
Website http://www.valleyne.org/

Valley is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,037 at the 2020 census. [3]

Contents

Valley is also home to the area's National Weather Service office, serving portions of eastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa.

History

Valley was laid out as a town in 1864 when it was certain that the Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad would be extended to that point. It was named for the Platte River valley. [4]

Geography

Valley is located at 41°18′51″N96°20′54″W / 41.31417°N 96.34833°W / 41.31417; -96.34833 (41.314199, -96.348250). [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.62 square miles (9.38 km2), of which 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km2) is water. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Valley NWS, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1994–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)69
(21)
78
(26)
88
(31)
93
(34)
100
(38)
102
(39)
105
(41)
102
(39)
103
(39)
93
(34)
84
(29)
73
(23)
105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)55.2
(12.9)
60.9
(16.1)
74.3
(23.5)
84.4
(29.1)
90.0
(32.2)
94.2
(34.6)
96.5
(35.8)
95.1
(35.1)
91.9
(33.3)
84.8
(29.3)
72.4
(22.4)
58.1
(14.5)
97.9
(36.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)32.9
(0.5)
37.5
(3.1)
50.4
(10.2)
62.4
(16.9)
72.9
(22.7)
82.9
(28.3)
86.5
(30.3)
84.3
(29.1)
78.1
(25.6)
65.1
(18.4)
49.9
(9.9)
36.9
(2.7)
61.6
(16.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)24.1
(−4.4)
28.2
(−2.1)
40.2
(4.6)
51.7
(10.9)
63.0
(17.2)
73.5
(23.1)
77.3
(25.2)
74.8
(23.8)
67.1
(19.5)
54.2
(12.3)
40.2
(4.6)
28.6
(−1.9)
51.9
(11.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)15.3
(−9.3)
18.9
(−7.3)
29.9
(−1.2)
40.9
(4.9)
53.1
(11.7)
64.0
(17.8)
68.1
(20.1)
65.3
(18.5)
56.0
(13.3)
43.2
(6.2)
30.6
(−0.8)
20.3
(−6.5)
42.1
(5.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−7.4
(−21.9)
−2.6
(−19.2)
8.0
(−13.3)
24.8
(−4.0)
37.8
(3.2)
51.1
(10.6)
56.0
(13.3)
53.7
(12.1)
40.0
(4.4)
26.1
(−3.3)
13.7
(−10.2)
−1.7
(−18.7)
−10.8
(−23.8)
Record low °F (°C)−21
(−29)
−24
(−31)
−10
(−23)
14
(−10)
30
(−1)
40
(4)
49
(9)
46
(8)
29
(−2)
14
(−10)
2
(−17)
−14
(−26)
−24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.85
(22)
1.03
(26)
1.78
(45)
3.11
(79)
4.74
(120)
5.29
(134)
3.97
(101)
4.30
(109)
3.02
(77)
2.37
(60)
1.37
(35)
1.32
(34)
33.15
(842)
Average snowfall inches (cm)7.4
(19)
9.5
(24)
5.0
(13)
1.4
(3.6)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
1.0
(2.5)
1.2
(3.0)
6.2
(16)
31.8
(81)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)6.16.68.510.613.011.39.210.08.07.65.86.2102.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)5.25.23.01.00.00.00.00.00.00.51.54.921.3
Source: NOAA [7] [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 42
1890 378800.0%
1900 53441.3%
1910 81051.7%
1920 764−5.7%
1930 1,03936.0%
1940 985−5.2%
1950 1,11313.0%
1960 1,45230.5%
1970 1,5959.8%
1980 1,7167.6%
1990 1,7753.4%
2000 1,7880.7%
2010 1,8754.9%
2020 3,03762.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
2013 Estimate [10]

2010 census

As of the census [11] of 2010, there were 1,875 people, 804 households, and 489 families living in the city. The population density was 526.7 inhabitants per square mile (203.4/km2). There were 871 housing units at an average density of 244.7 units per square mile (94.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 804 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,788 people, 696 households, and 455 families living in the city. The population density was 1,180.2 inhabitants per square mile (455.7/km2). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 501.6 units per square mile (193.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.81% White, 0.56% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 696 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,949, and the median income for a family was $47,596. Males had a median income of $35,847 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,508. About 7.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Valley and neighboring Waterloo operate a consolidated school system, Douglas County West Community Schools. Douglas County West (DC West) was formed in August 2005 by the merger of Waterloo Public Schools and Valley Public Schools. Douglas County West provides an extensive education from pre-school through the 12th grade. DC West Community Schools, as it is commonly called used to have two campuses in which the high school and middle school were separate. The main campus is now located at 401 S. Pine Street in Valley.

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saunders County, Nebraska</span> County in Nebraska, United States

Saunders County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 22,278. Its county seat is Wahoo.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Douglas County, Nebraska</span> County in Nebraska, United States

Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population is 584,526. It is the state's most populous county, home to well over one-fourth of Nebraska's residents. Its county seat is Omaha, the state's largest city. The county was established in 1854 and named after Stephen A. Douglas (1813–1861), who was then serving as Senator from Illinois.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dodge County, Nebraska</span> County in Nebraska, United States

Dodge County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 37,167. Its county seat is Fremont. The county was formed in 1855 and named after Iowa Senator Augustus C. Dodge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Basalt, Idaho</span> City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Basalt is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 394 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon, Iowa</span> City in Iowa, United States

Brandon is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rembrandt, Iowa</span> City in Iowa, United States

Rembrandt is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 209 at the time of the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Delhi, Iowa</span> City in Iowa, United States

DelhiDEL-hy is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 420 at the time of the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Linwood, Nebraska</span> Village in Nebraska, United States

Linwood is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 88 at the 2010 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bennington, Nebraska</span> City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Bennington is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,026 at the 2020 U.S. Census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boys Town, Nebraska</span> Village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Boys Town is a village in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. Boys Town is an enclave and a suburb of Omaha.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ralston, Nebraska</span> City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Ralston is a city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 6,494 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Omaha, Ralston is surrounded on three sides by the city of Omaha by 84th, 72nd, and L Streets, and by Sarpy County on the south side.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malcolm, Nebraska</span> Village in Nebraska, United States

Malcolm is a village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 457 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Salem, Nebraska</span> Village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

Salem is a village in Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yutan, Nebraska</span> City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Yutan is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seward, Nebraska</span> City in and county seat of Seward County, Nebraska, United States

Seward is a city and county seat of Seward County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,643 at the 2020 census. Seward is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rushville, Nebraska</span> City in and county seat of Sheridan Count, Nebraska, United States

Rushville is a city in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States, in the remote Sandhills Region. Its population was 890 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of government of Sheridan County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ord, Nebraska</span> City in Nebraska, United States

Ord is a city in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,112 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Valley County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wayne, Nebraska</span> City in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States

Wayne is a city in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 5,660 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wayne County and the home of Wayne State College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lumberport, West Virginia</span> Town in West Virginia, United States

Lumberport is a town in Harrison County, located in northern West Virginia, United States. The population was 720 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greentop, Missouri</span> City in Missouri, United States

Greentop is a city in Adair and Schuyler counties, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 388.

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valley, Nebraska
  3. "Valley city, Nebraska - Census Bureau Tables". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. "Valley, Douglas County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  7. "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  8. "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  9. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  10. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.