Wolbach, Nebraska

Wolbach is a village in Greeley and Howard counties, Nebraska, United States.[6] The population was 283 at the 2010 census.

Wolbach, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Wolbach: Center Street
Location of Wolbach, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°23′51″N 98°23′40″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Greeley
Area [1]
• Total	0.70 sq mi (1.81 km^2)
• Land	0.69 sq mi (1.78 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km^2)
Elevation	1,867 ft (569 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	283
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	254
• Density	370.26/sq mi (142.96/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68882
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-53520[4]
GNIS feature ID	0834838[5]

History

Wolbach was established as a town in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[7] It was named for S. N. Wolbach, one of the original owners of the town site.[8][9]

Geography

Wolbach is located at 41°23′51″N 98°23′40″W (41.397529, -98.394344).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km²), of which 0.69 square miles (1.79 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	563		—
1920	589		4.6%
1930	501		−14.9%
1940	523		4.4%
1950	442		−15.5%
1960	382		−13.6%
1970	366		−4.2%
1980	301		−17.8%
1990	280		−7.0%
2000	287		2.5%
2010	283		−1.4%
Est. 2019	254	[3]	−10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 283 people, 128 households, and 76 families in the village. The population density was 410.1 inhabitants per square mile (158.3/km²). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 230.4 per square mile (89.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%.[2]

Of the 128 households 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 20.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 287 people, 128 households, and 77 families in the village. The population density was 421.4 people per square mile (163.0/km²). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 205.5 per square mile (79.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.86% White, 2.09% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09%.[4]

Of the 128 households 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 21.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median household income was $25,536, and the median family income was $37,750. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,472. About 10.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.6% of those sixty five or over.

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. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wolbach, Nebraska
7. "Wolbach, Greeley County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
8. "Profile for Wolbach, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
9. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 69. 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. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.