Emmet, Nebraska facts for kids
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Emmet, Nebraska
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Village
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Post office in Emmet
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Location of Emmet, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Holt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 46 |
| • Density | 178.29/sq mi (68.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68734
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-15815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398829 |
Emmet is a small village located in Holt County, Nebraska, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, only 46 people lived there. This makes Emmet a very tiny community.
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History of Emmet
Emmet started in 1882. It was founded when a railroad line, the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad, reached this spot. The village got its name from Robert Emmet, an important Irish leader.
The land around Emmet is great for growing wild hay. Early settlers made money by cutting and selling this hay. In the 1920s, a company called the Emmet-Elkhorn Valley Hay Company was started. Later, its name was shortened to the Emmet Hay Company. Because of its strong connection to hay farming, the community proudly calls itself the "Biggest Little Haytown in the World."
Geography of Emmet
Emmet is a very small village in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.67 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population of Emmet
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 130 | — | |
| 1930 | 88 | −32.3% | |
| 1940 | 89 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 62 | −30.3% | |
| 1960 | 66 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 70 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 73 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 70 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 77 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −37.7% | |
| 2020 | 46 | −4.2% | |
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The population of Emmet has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1920, there were 130 people living there. By 2010, the number had dropped to 48 people. The latest count in 2020 showed 46 residents. This means Emmet is one of the smallest villages in Nebraska.
Emmet's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 48 people living in Emmet. These people lived in 20 different homes, and 13 of these were families. The village had 24 housing units in total. All the people living in Emmet at that time were identified as White.
The average age of people in Emmet in 2010 was about 49.5 years old. Almost 30% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in Emmet than males.
See also
In Spanish: Emmet (Nebraska) para niños
