Humphrey, Nebraska

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

Humphrey, Nebraska
City
Humphrey, seen from the southwest.
Location of Humphrey, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°41′26″N 97°29′11″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Platte
Area [1]
• Total	0.50 sq mi (1.29 km^2)
• Land	0.49 sq mi (1.28 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.01 km^2)
Elevation	1,670 ft (509 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	760
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	817
• Density	1,650.51/sq mi (636.62/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68642
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-23480[4]
GNIS feature ID	0830201[5]
Website	www.cityofhumphrey.com

History

Humphrey was platted in 1880 when the Omaha, Niobrara and Black Hills Railroad was extended to that point.[6] It was named after Humphrey, New York, the former hometown of the first postmaster.[7]

Geography

Humphrey is located at 41°41′26″N 97°29′11″W (41.690510, -97.486416).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km²), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1890	691		—
1900	869		25.8%
1910	868		−0.1%
1920	835		−3.8%
1930	854		2.3%
1940	841		−1.5%
1950	761		−9.5%
1960	801		5.3%
1970	862		7.6%
1980	799		−7.3%
1990	741		−7.3%
2000	786		6.1%
2010	760		−3.3%
Est. 2019	817	[3]	7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 786 people in 317 households, including 213 families, in the city. The population density was 1,808.4 people per square mile (705.8/km²). There were 328 housing units at an average density of 754.6 per square mile (294.5/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%.[4]

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

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%.[2]

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

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

Notable person

• Max Carl (Gronenthal), singer and songwriter for Grand Funk Railroad and .38 Special, grew up in Humphrey, and graduated from a Norfolk High School. He was with .38 Special for its Rock & Roll Strategy and Bone Against Steel albums, and co-wrote the #1 hit song "Second Chance".

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Humphrey, Platte County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
7. "Profile for Humphrey, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.