Duncan, Nebraska
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Duncan is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census. The village was named in 1880 for a favorite conductor of the Union Pacific Railroad. It was originally a post office named Cherry Hill and then named Jackson--and noted as such on Union Pacific maps and publications--before picking up the name Duncan. Duncan lies between the Loup and Platte Rivers. Duncan is located on Highway 30, eight miles west of Columbus, Nebraska. In 2004, Duncan started an annual Ribfest which is usually towards the end of June. Duncan has several businesses including a gas station, bar, and a steakhouse. Duncan also has a volunteer fire department and an elementary school. It is also the hometown of NFL fullback, Cory Schlesinger. For more go to Duncan's homepage at http://www.ci.duncan.ne.us/index.htm
[edit] Geography
Duncan is located at (41.389993, -97.495171)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 359 people, 138 households, and 93 families residing in the village. The population density was 346.5/km² (890.2/mi²). There were 145 housing units at an average density of 140.0/km² (359.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 95.82% White, 0.56% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 1.67% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.
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