Elyria, Nebraska facts for kids
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Elyria, Nebraska
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Downtown Elyria
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Location of Elyria, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 50 |
| • Density | 187.97/sq mi (72.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68837
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-15605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398824 |
Elyria is a small village located in Valley County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, about 51 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
A Look Back in Time
Elyria was first settled in 1888. It was originally named Eldon. The village was established when a railroad line was built through the area.
However, officials soon found out there was another town named Eldon in Nebraska. To avoid confusion, the village was renamed Elyria.
Where is Elyria?
Elyria is located in the state of Nebraska. It is part of Valley County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Elyria?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 77 | — | |
| 1950 | 87 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 89 | 2.3% | |
| 1970 | 55 | −38.2% | |
| 1980 | 62 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 61 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 54 | −11.5% | |
| 2010 | 51 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 50 | −2.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Elyria had 51 residents. These people lived in 24 different homes. Out of these, 15 were families.
The village was home to people of all ages. About 15.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 25.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Elyria was about 48.6 years.
Most of the households (58.3%) were married couples living together. A small number (4.2%) were homes with a female head of household and no husband present. About 33.3% of all homes had people living alone.
The population of Elyria was 100% White in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Elyria (Nebraska) para niños
