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'''Butte''' is a small town in, and the county seat of, [[Boyd County, Nebraska|Boyd County]], [[Nebraska]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 }}</ref> Its population was 326 according to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], down from 366 in [[2000 United States Census|2000]].
'''Butte''' is a village in, and the county seat of, [[Boyd County, Nebraska|Boyd County]], [[Nebraska]], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> Its population was 286 according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], down from 326 in [[2010 United States census|2010]].


==History==
==History==
Butte was named from the small hills, or [[butte]]s, near the town site.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=q_lKAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA12#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=History of the Origin of the Place Names in Nine Northwestern States | year=1908 | pages=12}}</ref>
Butte was named from the small hills, or [[butte]]s, near the town site.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=q_lKAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA12 | title=History of the Origin of the Place Names in Nine Northwestern States | year=1908 | pages=12}}</ref>


The [[Central Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact]] and US Ecology purchased land two miles west of Butte in the early 1990s. The land was to become the site of the compact's dump; however, following extensive controversy, the dump was eventually removed from consideration. Nebraska was officially removed from the compact after a series of long court battles that ended in 2004. The state of Nebraska had to pay a settlement and there have been attempts made to sell the compact's land just outside Butte.<ref>http://www.cillrwcc.com{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
The [[Central Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact]] and US Ecology purchased land two miles west of Butte in the early 1990s. The land was to become the site of the compact's dump; however, following extensive controversy, the dump was eventually removed from consideration. Nebraska was officially removed from the compact after a series of long court battles that ended in 2004. The state of Nebraska had to pay a settlement and there have been attempts made to sell the compact's land just outside Butte.<ref>http://www.cillrwcc.com{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Butte is located at {{coord|42|54|42|N|98|50|49|W|type:city}} (42.911549, -98.846830).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-06-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.42|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=June 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 25, 2012 }}</ref>


===Climate===
===Climate===
This [[climate|climatic]] region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Butte has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=563152&cityname=Butte,%20Nebraska,%20United%20States%20of%20America&units=|title=Butte, Nebraska Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=weatherbase.com|accessdate=17 June 2016}}</ref>
This [[climate|climatic]] region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Butte has a [[humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=563152&cityname=Butte,%20Nebraska,%20United%20States%20of%20America&units=|title=Butte, Nebraska Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|work=weatherbase.com|accessdate=June 17, 2016}}</ref>


{{Weather box
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| Dec record high F = 77
| Dec record high F = 77
| year record high F = 115
| year record high F = 115

|Jan avg record high F = 56.9
|Feb avg record high F = 61.0
|Mar avg record high F = 76.0
|Apr avg record high F = 83.2
|May avg record high F = 89.2
|Jun avg record high F = 94.1
|Jul avg record high F = 99.2
|Aug avg record high F = 97.8
|Sep avg record high F = 93.4
|Oct avg record high F = 85.7
|Nov avg record high F = 72.8
|Dec avg record high F = 57.3
|year avg record high F = 100.6

| Jan high F = 31.4
| Jan high F = 31.4
| Feb high F = 35.5
| Feb high F = 35.5
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| Dec low F = 14.7
| Dec low F = 14.7
| year low F = 35.9
| year low F = 35.9

|Jan avg record low F = -11.0
|Feb avg record low F = -7.4
|Mar avg record low F = 1.6
|Apr avg record low F = 9.0
|May avg record low F = 31.7
|Jun avg record low F = 44.5
|Jul avg record low F = 51.4
|Aug avg record low F = 48.8
|Sep avg record low F = 35.6
|Oct avg record low F = 19.9
|Nov avg record low F = 6.0
|Dec avg record low F = -6.7
|year avg record low F = -15.7

| Jan record low F = −35
| Jan record low F = −35
| Feb record low F = −31
| Feb record low F = −31
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| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00251365&format=pdf
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| title = Station: Butte, NE
| title = Station: Butte, NE
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020)
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|2000= 366
|2000= 366
|2010= 326
|2010= 326
|2020= 286
|estyear=2019
|estimate=303
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2013}}</ref><br>2012 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|accessdate=June 23, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019235623/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archivedate=October 19, 2013}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2013}}</ref><br>2012 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|accessdate=June 23, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019235623/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012-3.html|archivedate=October 19, 2013}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-06-24}}</ref> of 2010, there were 326 people, 144 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|776.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 192 housing units at an average density of {{convert|457.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 326 people, 144 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|776.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 192 housing units at an average density of {{convert|457.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.9% of the population.


There were 144 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.73.
There were 144 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.73.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 366 people, 152 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 867.6 people per square mile (336.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 471.7 per square mile (182.9/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village was 98.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.82% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.27% from two or more races.
As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 366 people, 152 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|867.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 199 housing units at an average density of {{convert|471.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.82% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 0.27% from two or more races.


There were 152 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.98.
There were 152 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.98.
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==Education==
==Education==
It is in [[Boyd County Public Schools (Nebraska)|Boyd County Public Schools]], established in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nep.education.ne.gov//snapshot.html#08-0051-000/about|title=Boyd County Schools|publisher=[[Nebraska Department of Education]]|accessdate=2021-04-20}}</ref> It was previously in [[West Boyd Schools]], which was established in a merger in July 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://reportcard.education.ne.gov/Default.aspx?AgencyID=08-0050-000|title=WEST BOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT|publisher=[[Nebraska Department of Education]]|accessdate=2021-04-20}}</ref>
It is in [[Boyd County Public Schools (Nebraska)|Boyd County Public Schools]], established in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nep.education.ne.gov//snapshot.html#08-0051-000/about|title=Boyd County Schools|publisher=[[Nebraska Department of Education]]|accessdate=April 20, 2021}}</ref> It was previously in [[West Boyd Schools]], which was established in a merger in July 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://reportcard.education.ne.gov/Default.aspx?AgencyID=08-0050-000|title=WEST BOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT|publisher=[[Nebraska Department of Education]]|accessdate=April 20, 2021}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Gorgeous George|George Wagner]], an American professional wrestler known as Gorgeous George, was born in Butte in 1915.<ref>Kral, E. A. [http://www.nsea.org/news/GWagnerProfile.htm "Profile: George Wagner".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050216104106/http://nsea.org/news/GWagnerProfile.htm |date=2005-02-16 }} [http://www.nsea.org/ Nebraska State Education Association.] Retrieved 2011-08-31.</ref>
* [[Gorgeous George|George Wagner]], an American professional wrestler known as Gorgeous George, was born in Butte in 1915.<ref>Kral, E. A. [http://www.nsea.org/news/GWagnerProfile.htm "Profile: George Wagner".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050216104106/http://nsea.org/news/GWagnerProfile.htm |date=February 16, 2005 }} [http://www.nsea.org/ Nebraska State Education Association.] Retrieved August 31, 2011.</ref>
* [[Tim Walz]], 41st [[Governor of Minnesota]], and former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's First District, graduated from Butte High School in 1982.<ref name=walz>[http://www.timwalz.org/free_details.asp?id=46 "Meet Tim".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610211912/http://timwalz.org/free_details.asp?id=46 |date=2011-06-10 }} [http://www.timwalz.org/index.asp Tim Walz for U.S. Congress website.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924235211/http://www.timwalz.org/index.asp |date=2011-09-24 }} Retrieved 2011-06-05.</ref>
* [[Tim Walz]], [[2024 United States presidential election|2024 Democratic nominee for Vice President]], 41st [[Governor of Minnesota]], and former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's First District, graduated from Butte High School in 1982.<ref name=walz>[http://www.timwalz.org/free_details.asp?id=46 "Meet Tim".] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610211912/http://timwalz.org/free_details.asp?id=46 |date=June 10, 2011 }} [http://www.timwalz.org/index.asp Tim Walz for U.S. Congress website.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924235211/http://www.timwalz.org/index.asp |date=September 24, 2011 }} Retrieved June 5, 2011.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.buttenebraska.com/ Village of Butte]
* [http://www.villageofbutte.com/ Village of Butte]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130901094724/http://buttenebraska.com/HistoryofButte.html History of Butte]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130901094724/http://buttenebraska.com/HistoryofButte.html History of Butte]


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Latest revision as of 02:57, 4 September 2024

Butte, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Butte (2010)
Downtown Butte (2010)
Location of Butte within County and State
Location of Butte within County and State
Coordinates: 42°54′47″N 98°50′51″W / 42.91306°N 98.84750°W / 42.91306; -98.84750
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyBoyd
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Land0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,808 ft (551 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
286
 • Density608.51/sq mi (234.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68722
Area code402
FIPS code31-07485
GNIS ID2397514[2]
Websitevillageofbutte.com

Butte is a village in, and the county seat of, Boyd County, Nebraska, United States.[3] Its population was 286 according to the 2020 census, down from 326 in 2010.

History

[edit]

Butte was named from the small hills, or buttes, near the town site.[4]

The Central Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact and US Ecology purchased land two miles west of Butte in the early 1990s. The land was to become the site of the compact's dump; however, following extensive controversy, the dump was eventually removed from consideration. Nebraska was officially removed from the compact after a series of long court battles that ended in 2004. The state of Nebraska had to pay a settlement and there have been attempts made to sell the compact's land just outside Butte.[5]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.[6]

Climate

[edit]

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Butte has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[7]

Climate data for Butte, Nebraska (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71
(22) 		78
(26) 		94
(34) 		99
(37) 		106
(41) 		108
(42) 		115
(46) 		114
(46) 		104
(40) 		98
(37) 		88
(31) 		77
(25) 		115
(46)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 56.9
(13.8) 		61.0
(16.1) 		76.0
(24.4) 		83.2
(28.4) 		89.2
(31.8) 		94.1
(34.5) 		99.2
(37.3) 		97.8
(36.6) 		93.4
(34.1) 		85.7
(29.8) 		72.8
(22.7) 		57.3
(14.1) 		100.6
(38.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 31.4
(−0.3) 		35.5
(1.9) 		47.1
(8.4) 		58.0
(14.4) 		69.2
(20.7) 		79.6
(26.4) 		85.9
(29.9) 		83.8
(28.8) 		76.4
(24.7) 		61.8
(16.6) 		46.8
(8.2) 		34.0
(1.1) 		59.1
(15.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 21.1
(−6.1) 		24.7
(−4.1) 		35.3
(1.8) 		45.8
(7.7) 		57.3
(14.1) 		68.0
(20.0) 		74.0
(23.3) 		71.8
(22.1) 		63.3
(17.4) 		49.3
(9.6) 		35.4
(1.9) 		24.4
(−4.2) 		47.5
(8.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 10.8
(−11.8) 		13.9
(−10.1) 		23.5
(−4.7) 		33.6
(0.9) 		45.3
(7.4) 		56.4
(13.6) 		62.1
(16.7) 		59.8
(15.4) 		50.2
(10.1) 		36.9
(2.7) 		24.0
(−4.4) 		14.7
(−9.6) 		35.9
(2.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −11.0
(−23.9) 		−7.4
(−21.9) 		1.6
(−16.9) 		9.0
(−12.8) 		31.7
(−0.2) 		44.5
(6.9) 		51.4
(10.8) 		48.8
(9.3) 		35.6
(2.0) 		19.9
(−6.7) 		6.0
(−14.4) 		−6.7
(−21.5) 		−15.7
(−26.5)
Record low °F (°C) −35
(−37) 		−31
(−35) 		−24
(−31) 		1
(−17) 		14
(−10) 		32
(0) 		40
(4) 		30
(−1) 		19
(−7) 		0
(−18) 		−21
(−29) 		−30
(−34) 		−35
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.54
(14) 		0.80
(20) 		1.47
(37) 		3.12
(79) 		4.23
(107) 		3.91
(99) 		3.48
(88) 		3.32
(84) 		2.63
(67) 		2.37
(60) 		0.86
(22) 		0.66
(17) 		27.39
(696)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 6.2
(16) 		6.5
(17) 		5.9
(15) 		5.0
(13) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.1
(2.8) 		4.4
(11) 		6.8
(17) 		36.1
(92)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.3 4.7 6.3 8.7 10.3 9.8 8.0 7.7 5.8 6.2 3.9 3.9 79.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.3 3.5 3.1 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 1.9 3.0 16.9
Source: NOAA[8][9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900350—
191055057.1%
19205937.8%
1930569−4.0%
19406239.5%
1950614−1.4%
1960526−14.3%
19705759.3%
1980529−8.0%
1990452−14.6%
2000366−19.0%
2010326−10.9%
2020286−12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2012 Estimate[11]

2010 census

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As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 326 people, 144 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population density was 776.2 inhabitants per square mile (299.7/km2). There were 192 housing units at an average density of 457.1 per square mile (176.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 1.2% Native American, 2.5% Asian, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 144 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the village was 51.8 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census of 2000, there were 366 people, 152 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was 867.6 inhabitants per square mile (335.0/km2). There were 199 housing units at an average density of 471.7 per square mile (182.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.91% White, 0.82% Native American, and 0.27% from two or more races.

There were 152 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 2.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.7% were non-families. 44.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 30.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 35.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $35,893. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,453. About 8.2% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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It is in Boyd County Public Schools, established in June 2017.[13] It was previously in West Boyd Schools, which was established in a merger in July 2007.[14]

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: Butte, Nebraska
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ History of the Origin of the Place Names in Nine Northwestern States. 1908. p. 12.
  5. ^ http://www.cillrwcc.com[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  7. ^ "Butte, Nebraska Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". weatherbase.com. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  8. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Station: Butte, NE". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  10. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  11. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  13. ^ "Boyd County Schools". Nebraska Department of Education. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  14. ^ "WEST BOYD SCHOOL DISTRICT". Nebraska Department of Education. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  15. ^ Kral, E. A. "Profile: George Wagner". Archived February 16, 2005, at the Wayback Machine Nebraska State Education Association. Retrieved August 31, 2011.
  16. ^ "Meet Tim". Archived June 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Tim Walz for U.S. Congress website. Archived September 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved June 5, 2011.
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