Chambers, Nebraska facts for kids
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Chambers, Nebraska
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Nebraska Highway 95 in Chambers
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Location of Chambers, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,123 ft (647 m) |
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| • Total | 288 |
| • Density | 282.91/sq mi (109.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68725
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-08675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397598 |
| Website | http://www.chambers-ne.com/ |
Chambers is a small village located in Holt County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, about 288 people called Chambers home.
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History of Chambers
Chambers was started in 1884. It began as an important stop on the mail delivery route. The village was named after B. F. Chambers. He worked as an agent for the United States General Land Office.
Geography of Chambers
Chambers is located in the state of Nebraska. The village covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Chambers has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 256 | — | |
| 1930 | 259 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 49.8% | |
| 1950 | 395 | 1.8% | |
| 1960 | 396 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 321 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 390 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 341 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 333 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 268 | −19.5% | |
| 2020 | 288 | 7.5% | |
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Chambers in 2010
In 2010, there were 268 people living in Chambers. These people lived in 135 households. About 80 of these households were families. The village had about 263 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Chambers were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband. A few had a male head without a wife. About 20% of households had children under 18.
The average age of people in Chambers was 54 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18 years old. About 30% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females than males.
Things to Do
One of the main events in Chambers is the Holt County Fair. This fair happens every year in August. It is a fun time for the community.
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Nebraska Highway 95 in Chambers
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Location of Chambers, Nebraska
