Chapman, Nebraska facts for kids
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Chapman, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Chapman: 9th Street
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Location in Merrick County and the state of Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 260 |
| • Density | 582.96/sq mi (224.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68827
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-08780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397603 |
Chapman is a small village located in Merrick County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 260 people lived there. Chapman is also part of the larger Grand Island metropolitan area.
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History of Chapman
Chapman began in the 1860s. This was when a new railroad line was built through the area. The town was named after an important railroad official. The very first building in Chapman was constructed in 1871.
A special place in Chapman, the Cahow Barber Shop, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
Geography of Chapman
Chapman is found in the southwestern part of Merrick County. It is located right along U.S. Route 30, a major road. This road runs along the southeast edge of the village.
Central City, which is the main town of Merrick County, is about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Chapman. Grand Island is about 12 miles (19 km) southwest.
According to official measurements, the village of Chapman covers an area of about 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Platte River flows about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of the village.
Population of Chapman
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 209 | — | |
| 1910 | 266 | 27.3% | |
| 1920 | 224 | −15.8% | |
| 1930 | 283 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 204 | −27.9% | |
| 1950 | 274 | 34.3% | |
| 1960 | 303 | 10.6% | |
| 1970 | 371 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 349 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 292 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 341 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 287 | −15.8% | |
| 2020 | 260 | −9.4% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 287 people living in Chapman. These people lived in 115 different homes. About 78 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Chapman were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (1.0%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (33%) had children under 18 living there. About 46% of homes were married couples. The average age of people in Chapman was about 40.6 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Chapman (Nebraska) para niños
