Randolph, Nebraska
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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Randolph, Nebraska
|settlement_type = City
|image_skyline = Randolph, Nebraska Broadway 2.JPG
|image_caption = Broadway Street
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|image_map = Cedar_County_Nebraska_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Randolph_Highlighted.svg
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|map_caption = Location of Randolph, Nebraska
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name1 = Nebraska
|subdivision_name2 = Cedar
|established_title = Incorporated
|established_date = 1889{{cite web|url= http://www.city-data.com/city/Randolph-Nebraska.html|title= Randolph Nebraska|publisher= City-Data.com|accessdate= October 19, 2012}}
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|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_total_km2 = 2.71
|area_total_sq_mi = 1.05
|area_land_km2 = 2.71
|area_land_sq_mi = 1.05
|area_water_km2 = 0.00
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
|elevation_ft = 1657
|population_total = 881
|population_as_of = 2020
|population_density_km2 = 324.58
|population_density_sq_mi = 840.34
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|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 68771
|area_code = 402
|website = [http://www.ci.randolph.ne.us/ http://www.ci.randolph.ne.us/]
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|timezone = Central (CST)
|utc_offset = -6
|timezone_DST = CDT
|utc_offset_DST = -5
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 31-40675{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}
|blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
|blank1_info = 2396319{{GNIS|2396319}}
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Randolph is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 881 at the 2020 census. It refers to itself as "The Honey Capital of the Nation" due to the per-capita number of bee keeping families.{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=27544|title=Profile for Randolph, Nebraska, NE|publisher= ePodunk|accessdate= October 19, 2012}}[http://www.Randolphne.com/ Randolph site]
History
Randolph got its start in the year 1886, following construction of the railroad through the territory.{{cite web | url=http://www.casde.unl.edu/history/counties/cedar/randolph/ | title=Randolph, Cedar County | publisher=University of Nebraska | work=Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies | accessdate=1 August 2014}} It was named for Lord Randolph Churchill, a British statesman.{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Dlas_EPVGFEC | title=Nebraska Place-Names | publisher=University of Nebraska Press | author=Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. | year=1960 | pages=34| isbn=0803250606 }} Randolph was incorporated on May 7, 1889.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.94|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{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/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=2012-07-02}}
U.S. Route 20 serves the community, and U.S. Route 81 passes just west of the city.
Demographics
=2010 census=
At the 2010 census there were 944 people in 402 households, including 258 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|1004.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 453 housing units at an average density of {{convert|481.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2%.{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-06-24}}
Of the 402 households 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 33.1% of households were one person and 18.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age was 47.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 28.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
=2000 census=
At the 2000 census there were 955 people in 409 households, including 265 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,016.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 447 housing units at an average density of {{convert|476.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.10% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21%.
Of the 409 households 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 33.0% of households were one person and 21.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.
The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 31.1% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.
The median household income was $30,486, and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $13,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,343. About 4.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Randolph Public Schools are part of the Randolph Public School District. The district includes an elementary school and high school. Students attend Randolph High School.{{cite web|url= http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/nebraska/district/randolph-public-schools-school-district/|title=Randolph Public Schools School District|publisher= education.com
|accessdate= October 19, 2012}}
References
External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://randolphne.com/ Randolph Nebraska Website]
- [https://www.randolphpublic.org/ Randolph Public Schools]
- [http://www.city-data.com/city/Randolph-Nebraska.html City-Data.com]
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