Maskell, Nebraska
Village · Population 57 · #469 in Nebraska
About Maskell
Maskell is a tiny community in northeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 57.
Officially, Maskell is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 356 residents per square mile.
📰 Maskell News Today
- Randy Douglas Nelson Obituary Jul 30, 2026 meyerbroschapels.com · Jul 30
- Austin David Burcham Obituary Feb 24, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Feb 24
- Mary Jane Hoesing Obituary Feb 13, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Feb 13
- Joan A. Jueden Obituary May 8, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · May 8
- Douglas Kirby Maskell Obituary Mar 25, 2019 meyerbroschapels.com · Mar 25
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What Makes Maskell Unique
- The only place in America named Maskell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- With 57 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)57
Rank in state#469 of 528
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density356/sq mi
Coordinates42.6904, -96.9809