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Elba, Nebraska
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Elba, seen from the southeast along Nebraska Highway 11
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Location of Elba, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,864 ft (568 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 523.16/sq mi (202.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68835
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-14555 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398793 |
Elba is a small village located in Howard County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 192 people. Elba is considered part of the Grand Island area.
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History of Elba
Elba was officially started in 1882. This happened when the Union Pacific Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village got its name because a nearby bend in the river looked like an "elbow." Elba became an official village in 1886.
Geography of Elba
Elba is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 257 | — | |
| 1910 | 302 | 17.5% | |
| 1920 | 276 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 286 | 3.6% | |
| 1940 | 270 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 216 | −20.0% | |
| 1960 | 184 | −14.8% | |
| 1970 | 211 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 218 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 196 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 243 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 215 | −11.5% | |
| 2020 | 192 | −10.7% | |
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Elba's 2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 215 people living in Elba. These people lived in 98 households, and 55 of these were families. The village had about 581 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Elba were White (96.7%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or from two or more races (2.8%). About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (30.6%) had children under 18 living with them. About 42.9% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent. Nearly 40% of all households had just one person living there. About 10% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Elba was 39.3 years. About 25.1% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (50.7%) than females (49.3%).
Famous Person from Elba
- Grover Cleveland Alexander - He was a very famous Major League Baseball pitcher. He was so good that he was added to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1938.
See also
In Spanish: Elba (Nebraska) para niños
