Berwyn, Nebraska facts for kids
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Berwyn, Nebraska
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Downtown Berwyn
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Location of Berwyn, Nebraska
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 Berwyn, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Berwyn, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Township | Berwyn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 294.12/sq mi (113.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68814, 68819
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-04650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398107 |
| Website | www.berwynne.org |
Berwyn is a small village located in Custer County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 75 people lived there.
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History of Berwyn
Berwyn was founded in 1886. This happened when the railroad lines were built and reached this area. It is thought that the village was named after someone important who worked for the railroad company at that time.
Geography of Berwyn
Berwyn is a small village in terms of size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
The word "demographics" means studying the population of a place. This includes how many people live there and what they are like.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 205 | — | |
| 1930 | 196 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 170 | −13.3% | |
| 1950 | 138 | −18.8% | |
| 1960 | 104 | −24.6% | |
| 1970 | 110 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 104 | −5.5% | |
| 1990 | 122 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 134 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 83 | −38.1% | |
| 2020 | 75 | −9.6% | |
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Berwyn's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of people) showed that 83 people lived in Berwyn. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 23 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Berwyn were White (94%). A small number were Native American (4.8%). About 1.2% were from other backgrounds. Also, 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Berwyn was about 45 years old.
- About 17% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 13% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 41%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.6% were male, and 49.4% were female.
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