Farnam, Nebraska facts for kids
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Farnam, Nebraska
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Main Street Farnam, Nebraska
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Location of Farnam, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 270.43/sq mi (104.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69029
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-16725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398864 |
Farnam is a small village located in Dawson County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lexington, Nebraska area. In 2010, about 171 people lived there.
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The Story of Farnam
Farnam started in 1886. This was when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village got its name from Henry Farnam, who was an important person at the railroad company.
Where is Farnam?
Farnam is located in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Farnam?
The number of people living in Farnam has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 218 | — | |
| 1910 | 462 | 111.9% | |
| 1920 | 408 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 394 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 346 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 323 | −6.6% | |
| 1960 | 258 | −20.1% | |
| 1970 | 270 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 268 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 188 | −29.9% | |
| 2000 | 223 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 171 | −23.3% | |
| 2020 | 182 | 6.4% | |
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Farnam's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 171 people living in Farnam. These people lived in 74 different homes. About 48 of these homes were families.
Most people in Farnam were White, making up about 91.8% of the population. There were also small numbers of Native American and Pacific Islander residents. About 8.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 46.8 years old. About 22.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 22.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.6%), and the rest were male (47.4%).
