Schuyler, NE is a small town with a population of 7,402 and a population density of 48 people per square mile. It is located in Colfax County, Nebraska and was founded in 1888 when the Chicago & North Western Railway was extended to that point. The town has a variety of local businesses including Andy's Custom Cabinets, Schuyler Flooring & Tile Inc., High Plains Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Boettcher RV Center, and several more. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Schulyer as well. Residents can enjoy fishing on nearby Branched Oak Lake or take advantage of the many hiking trails throughout the area. For those looking to stay active indoors the Schuyler Community Center offers various pickleball court times and open gym hours for basketball and volleyball. Other organizations include the Knights of Columbus Chapter 8991 that frequently host fundraisers for local charities as well as sports tournaments such as softball, basketball, and golf. Some of the most popular local sporting events each year are the Annual Family Fishing Day hosted by Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area or cheering on Schuyler High School's football team during their home games every fall.
The population in Schuyler (zip 68661) is 7,402. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Schuyler (zip 68661) is 33.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Schuyler (zip 68661) is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Schuyler (zip 68661)
- 51.1% are married
- 8.4% are divorced
- 45.1% are married with children
- 21.4% have children, but are single
Race in Schuyler (zip 68661)
- 32.0% are White
- 3.8% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 62.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander