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Orleans, Nebraska

Coordinates: 40°07′54″N 99°27′18″W / 40.13167°N 99.45500°W / 40.13167; -99.45500
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Orleans, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Orleans: corner of Orleans Ave. and Maple St.
Downtown Orleans: corner of Orleans Ave. and Maple St.
Location of Orleans, Nebraska
Location of Orleans, Nebraska
Orleans is located in Nebraska
Orleans
Orleans
Location within Nebraska
Orleans is located in the United States
Orleans
Orleans
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 40°07′54″N 99°27′18″W / 40.13167°N 99.45500°W / 40.13167; -99.45500
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyHarlan
TownshipOrleans
Area
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 • Total0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)
 • Land0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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2,024 ft (617 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total341
 • Density568.33/sq mi (219.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68966
Area code308
FIPS code31-37420[3]
GNIS feature ID2399587[2]

Orleans is a village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census.

History

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Orleans was founded in the 1870s.[4] It was likely named after Orleans, Massachusetts.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all land.[6]

Climate

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Climate data for Orleans, Nebraska (coordinates:40°07′44″N 99°27′04″W / 40.1290°N 99.4512°W / 40.1290; -99.4512, 1991-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.39
(9.9) 		0.54
(14) 		1.41
(36) 		2.49
(63) 		4.34
(110) 		3.71
(94) 		3.71
(94) 		3.22
(82) 		1.88
(48) 		1.97
(50) 		0.82
(21) 		0.67
(17) 		25.15
(638.9)
Source: NOAA[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880409—
189081298.5%
1900656−19.2%
191094243.6%
19209541.3%
19309853.2%
1940815−17.3%
195095617.3%
1960608−36.4%
1970592−2.6%
1980527−11.0%
1990490−7.0%
2000425−13.3%
2010386−9.2%
2020341−11.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 386 people, 190 households, and 108 families living in the village. The population density was 643.3 inhabitants per square mile (248.4/km2). There were 258 housing units at an average density of 430.0 per square mile (166.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.5% Asian, and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the village was 50 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 425 people, 203 households, and 119 families living in the village. The population density was 701.9 inhabitants per square mile (271.0/km2). There were 240 housing units at an average density of 396.4 per square mile (153.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $25,179, and the median income for a family was $28,056. Males had a median income of $25,208 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,015. About 16.9% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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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: Orleans, Nebraska
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Orleans, Harlan County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
  5. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 72. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "Station: ORLEANS 0.2 E, NE US US10harl014" (PDF). Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020. National Centers for Environmental Information. p. 1. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  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.
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