Elmwood, Nebraska facts for kids
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Elmwood, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Elmwood: 4th Street
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Location of Elmwood, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 654 |
| • Density | 1,744.00/sq mi (672.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68349
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-15430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398816 |
| Website | http://www.ElmwoodNebraska.com |
Elmwood is a small village located in the southeastern part of Nebraska, a state in the United States. It's found in Cass County. In 2020, about 654 people lived there.
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History of Elmwood
Elmwood was started in 1886. It got its name from the many old elm trees that grew where the village was built.
Geography of Elmwood
Elmwood is a small place, covering about 0.97 square kilometers (or 0.38 square miles) of land. It has no large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People
This section shows how Elmwood's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 38 | — | |
| 1890 | 303 | 697.4% | |
| 1900 | 544 | 79.5% | |
| 1910 | 635 | 16.7% | |
| 1920 | 558 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 515 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 456 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 445 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 481 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 548 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 598 | 9.1% | |
| 1990 | 584 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 668 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 634 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 654 | 3.2% | |
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Elmwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 634 people living in Elmwood. These people lived in 243 different homes. Most people were White (97.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.1%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (54.3%) were married couples. The average age of people in Elmwood was about 36.7 years old. About 30.9% of the residents were under 18, and 14.7% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Famous People from Elmwood
- Bess Streeter Aldrich was an American author. She lived in Elmwood for many years. Her house in Elmwood is now a museum. She is also a member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame.
- Robert Clements was a banker and a state legislator in Nebraska. He also lived in Elmwood.
See also
In Spanish: Elmwood (Nebraska) para niños
