Humphrey is a city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 760 at the 2010 census.

Humphrey, Nebraska
Humphrey, seen from the southwest, September 2010
Humphrey, seen from the southwest,
September 2010
Location of Humphrey, Nebraska
Location of Humphrey, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°41′18″N 97°29′07″W / 41.68833°N 97.48528°W / 41.68833; -97.48528
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyPlatte
Area
 • Total
0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation1,670 ft (510 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
857
 • Density1,731.31/sq mi (667.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68642
Area code402
FIPS code31-23480[3]
GNIS feature ID2394447[2]
Websitewww.cityofhumphrey.com

History

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Humphrey was platted in 1880 when the Omaha, Niobrara and Black Hills Railroad was extended to that point.[4] It was named after Humphrey, New York, the former hometown of the first postmaster.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1890691
190086925.8%
1910868−0.1%
1920835−3.8%
19308542.3%
1940841−1.5%
1950761−9.5%
19608015.3%
19708627.6%
1980799−7.3%
1990741−7.3%
20007866.1%
2010760−3.3%
202085712.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 786 people in 317 households, including 213 families, in the city. The population density was 1,808.4 inhabitants per square mile (698.2/km2). There were 328 housing units at an average density of 754.6 per square mile (291.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, 0.25% African American, 0.38% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64%.[3]

Of the 317 households 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 30.9% of households were one person and 21.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.

The age distribution was 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median household income was $39,250, and the median family income was $46,645. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,863. About 4.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 760 people in 315 households, including 219 families, in the city. The population density was 1,520.0 inhabitants per square mile (586.9/km2). There were 334 housing units at an average density of 668.0 per square mile (257.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%.[8]

Of the 315 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.7% of households were one person and 15.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age was 40.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 22.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

Education

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Humphrey Public Schools operates the single public school in the town: Humphrey Public School.

Transportation

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Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Express Arrow.[9]

Notable person

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Humphrey, Nebraska
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Humphrey, Platte County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  5. ^ "Profile for Humphrey, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
  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.
  9. ^ "Locations". Retrieved July 20, 2023.
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