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Emerald, Nebraska
Merle's Food & Drink (Now closed)
Merle's Food & Drink (Now closed)
Emerald, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Emerald, Nebraska
Emerald, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Emerald, Nebraska is located in the United States
Emerald, Nebraska
Emerald, Nebraska
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Lancaster
Area
 • Total 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
 • Land 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 45
 • Density 76.40/sq mi (29.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
68528
FIPS code 31-15675
GNIS feature ID 2806912

Emerald is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.

History

A post office was established at Emerald in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943. The community was so named because its landscape was said to be as green as an emerald.

Education

A portion of Emerald is within Lincoln Public Schools. Another portion is zoned to Malcolm Public Schools.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 45
U.S. Decennial Census
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