Stapleton, Nebraska

Stapleton is a village in and the county seat of Logan County, Nebraska, United States.[6] The population was 305 at the 2010 census.

Stapleton, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Stapleton: Main Street
Location of Stapleton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°28′48″N 100°30′46″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Logan
Area [1]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.65 km^2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.65 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,904 ft (885 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	305
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	299
• Density	1,191.24/sq mi (460.27/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	69163
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-46870[4]
GNIS feature ID	0833774[5]

Stapleton is part of the North Platte, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Stapleton was established in 1912 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point.[7][8] It was named for a Mr. Stapleton, whose donation was instrumental in starting the town.[7][9]

Geography

Stapleton is located at 41°28′48″N 100°30′46″W (41.479926, −100.512649).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all land.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1920	401		—
1930	431		7.5%
1940	399		−7.4%
1950	363		−9.0%
1960	359		−1.1%
1970	311		−13.4%
1980	340		9.3%
1990	299		−12.1%
2000	301		0.7%
2010	305		1.3%
Est. 2019	299	[3]	−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 305 people, 128 households, and 88 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,220.0 inhabitants per square mile (471.0/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 600.0 per square mile (231.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.3% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 41.1 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 301 people, 126 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,219.5 people per square mile (464.9/km²). There were 144 housing units at an average density of 583.4 per square mile (222.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.00% White, 0.33% Native American, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 126 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $37,143. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,822. About 4.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.0% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

• Clarence Arlen Beam, federal judge

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. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
7. "Stapleton, Logan County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
8. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 127.
9. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 97. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.