Farwell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Farwell, Nebraska
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"Preserving The Past And Promoting The Future"
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Location of Farwell, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 138 |
| • Density | 797.69/sq mi (308.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68838
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-16760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398866 |
Farwell is a small village located in Howard County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 138 people lived there. It is considered part of the larger Grand Island area.
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History of Farwell
Farwell was first settled in 1887. A group of Polish settlers named the area Posen.
However, some Danish settlers arrived later. They did not like the name Posen. So, in 1889, the name was changed to Farwell. This name comes from a Danish word meaning "good-bye."
Farwell officially became a village in 1895.
Geography of Farwell
Farwell is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.17 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 130 | — | |
| 1910 | 246 | 89.2% | |
| 1920 | 387 | 57.3% | |
| 1930 | 230 | −40.6% | |
| 1940 | 200 | −13.0% | |
| 1950 | 172 | −14.0% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −20.3% | |
| 1970 | 172 | 25.5% | |
| 1980 | 165 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 152 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 148 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 122 | −17.6% | |
| 2020 | 138 | 13.1% | |
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Farwell's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Farwell had 122 people living there. These people lived in 57 different homes.
Most of the people in Farwell were White (98.4%). A small number were Asian (0.8%) or from other backgrounds (0.8%). About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Farwell was about 39.7 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. Nearly 20% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (52.5%) than females (47.5%).
Famous People from Farwell
- Frank B. Morrison: He was the 31st Governor of Nebraska. A governor is the leader of a state government.
See also
In Spanish: Farwell (Nebraska) para niños
