Cornlea, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cornlea, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Cornlea: Elm Street, September 2010
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Location of Cornlea, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte |
| Township | Granville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 33 |
| • Density | 358.70/sq mi (137.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68642
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-10600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398630 |
Cornlea is a small village located in Platte County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 33 people lived there.
History
Cornlea started in 1886 as a small stop along a railroad line. It was called a "siding," which is a short track next to a main railway line. This allowed trains to pull over and let other trains pass.
The village got its name because it is located in the Corn Belt. This area is known for growing a lot of corn. So, "Cornlea" means "land of corn." Many of the first people who settled here were German Catholics. Cornlea officially became a village in 1902.
A post office opened in Cornlea in 1887. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it closed down in 1989.
Geography
Cornlea is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 90 | — | |
| 1920 | 95 | 5.6% | |
| 1930 | 105 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 67 | −36.2% | |
| 1950 | 69 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 44 | −36.2% | |
| 1970 | 54 | 22.7% | |
| 1980 | 40 | −25.9% | |
| 1990 | 39 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 41 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 36 | −12.2% | |
| 2020 | 33 | −8.3% | |
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Population Details
In 2010, the village of Cornlea had 36 people living there. These people lived in 12 different homes, and 10 of these were families. The village had 13 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Cornlea were White (about 91.7%). A smaller group (about 8.3%) were African American.
The average age of people in Cornlea was about 38.5 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most of the people were adults, with 36.1% being between 45 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males (52.8%) than females (47.2%) living in the village.
See also
- In Spanish: Cornlea (Nebraska) para niños
