Wilcox, Nebraska
Wilcox: Village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States
About
Wilcox is a village located in the county of Kearney in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 358 and a population density of 256 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 349 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wilcox
| Population : | 349 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Kearney County |
| Postal code : | 68982 |
| Area : | 1.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,241 feet / 683 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:39:23 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 250 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilcox is located at 40°21'54"N 99°10'12"W (40.3650100, -99.1700900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilcox decreased by 2.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 358 | - | census |
| 2011 | 361 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 357 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 353 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 356 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 354 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 351 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 346 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 348 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 345 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 349 | 1.15% | estimation process |
Wilcox zip code is 68982.
County name: Kearney, County
fips: 31099
Schools in Wilcox
College & universities near Wilcox, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181215 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney (NE) | 68849-1212 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilcox, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Kearney County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kearney County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minden | 3,020 | City in Nebraska |
| Axtell | 776 | Village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States |
| Newark | 199 | City in United States of America |
| Lowell | 180 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Heartwell | 72 | Human settlement in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Norman | 44 | Human settlement in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States of America |
