Verdel, Nebraska

Verdel, Nebraska
Village
Main Street at sundown
Location of Verdel, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°48′41″N98°11′36″W / 42.81139°N 98.19333°W / 42.81139; -98.19333
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Knox
Area [1]
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,273 ft (388 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	38
• Density	219.65/sq mi (84.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68760
Area code	402
FIPS code	31-50335 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2400054 [2]

Along the South Dakota shore near Verdel

Verdel is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 30 at the 2010 census.

History

Verdel got its start at its current site circa 1902, when the Chicago and North Western Railroad was extended to that point. ^[4] The name Verdel is derived from the Spanish word verde, meaning "green". ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	162		—
1920	162		0.0%
1930	155		−4.3%
1940	108		−30.3%
1950	142		31.5%
1960	123		−13.4%
1970	74		−39.8%
1980	72		−2.7%
1990	59		−18.1%
2000	58		−1.7%
2010	30		−48.3%
2020	38		26.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 30 people, 20 households, and 7 families living in the village. The population density was 176.5 inhabitants per square mile (68.1/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 211.8 per square mile (81.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 20 households, of which 30.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 65.0% were non-families. 60.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.50 and the average family size was 2.29.

The median age in the village was 60.5 years. 3.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 3.3% were from 25 to 44; 66.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 63.3% male and 36.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 58 people, 32 households, and 15 families living in the village. The population density was 334.4 inhabitants per square mile (129.1/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 213.3 per square mile (82.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.28% White and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.17% of the population.

There were 32 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.1% were non-families. 53.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 36.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 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 $15,833, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $3,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,774. There were 28.6% of families and 23.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

See also

• Ponca Fort - Located near Verdel.

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Verdel, Nebraska
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Verdel, Knox County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
5. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 133.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.