Elwood, Nebraska facts for kids
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Elwood, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Elwood: Smith Avenue
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Location of Elwood, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 658 |
| • Density | 1,194.19/sq mi (461.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68937
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-15570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398823 |
| Website | elwoodnebraska.com |
Elwood is a small village in Nebraska, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Gosper County. In 2020, about 658 people lived there.
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History of Elwood
Elwood was officially planned in 1885. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Elwood Thomas, who was one of the first settlers in the area.
The Gosper County Courthouse is in Elwood. It is a special building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by architects McClure & Walker.
Geography of Elwood
Elwood is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.55 square miles (1.43 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Elwood is found where two main roads meet: Nebraska Highway 23 and U.S. Route 283. These roads follow Ripley Street and Smith Street within the village. Elwood is also located south of the Elwood Reservoir, which is a body of water.
Elwood's Climate
| Climate data for Elwood, NE (1991-2020 normals, coordinates:40°28′36″N 99°53′10″W / 40.4767°N 99.8861°W) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.42 (11) |
0.62 (16) |
1.22 (31) |
2.25 (57) |
3.70 (94) |
3.74 (95) |
3.56 (90) |
2.92 (74) |
1.60 (41) |
1.78 (45) |
0.84 (21) |
0.63 (16) |
23.28 (591) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.6 (12) |
6.4 (16) |
3.4 (8.6) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
3.1 (7.9) |
4.7 (12) |
25.3 (64.35) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.2 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 7.6 | 10.6 | 9.4 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 74.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 15 |
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Elwood has a climate with different seasons. It gets some snow in winter and more rain in spring and summer. The weather box above shows the average precipitation and snow for each month.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 373 | — | |
| 1900 | 377 | 1.1% | |
| 1910 | 464 | 23.1% | |
| 1920 | 473 | 1.9% | |
| 1930 | 509 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 633 | 24.4% | |
| 1950 | 562 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 581 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 601 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 716 | 19.1% | |
| 1990 | 679 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 761 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 707 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 658 | −6.9% | |
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The population of Elwood has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the village during different census years. In 2020, the population was 658 people.
Elwood's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 707 people living in Elwood. These people lived in 282 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 183 of these households were families.
Most people in Elwood were White, making up 95% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. The average age of people in the village was about 46 years old.
Schools in Elwood
Elwood Public Schools provides education for students. They teach children from preschool all the way up to twelfth grade. The school's mascot is the Elwood Pirates.
In 2021, Elwood schools teamed up with schools from Eustis and Farnam for sports. Their combined athletic teams are now called the Hi-Line Bulls.
See also
In Spanish: Elwood (Nebraska) para niños
