Firth, Nebraska facts for kids
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Firth, Nebraska
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Village
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Firth, seen from the southwest.
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Location of Firth, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | South Pass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 1,838.53/sq mi (708.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68358
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-16935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398879 |
| Website | http://www.firth.nebraska.gov |
Firth is a small village located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's part of the larger Lincoln area. In 2020, about 649 people lived there.
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Where is Firth?
Firth is a small village, covering about 0.35 square miles (0.92 square kilometers) of land. It is the southernmost community in Lancaster County. To its east, you'll find the Big Nemaha Reservoir.
How Many People Live in Firth?
The number of people living in Firth has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 230 | — | |
| 1890 | 259 | 12.6% | |
| 1900 | 307 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 343 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 332 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 322 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 323 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 245 | −24.1% | |
| 1960 | 277 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 328 | 18.4% | |
| 1980 | 384 | 17.1% | |
| 1990 | 471 | 22.7% | |
| 2000 | 564 | 19.7% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 4.6% | |
| 2020 | 649 | 10.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 590 people living in Firth. These people lived in 204 different homes. About 45% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (58.8%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Firth was about 34 years old.
- About 32% of residents were under 18.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
Schools in the Area
Students from Firth attend schools in the Norris School District 160. This school district is located a short distance north and west of the village.
The Norris School District has several schools on one campus:
- An elementary school
- An intermediate school
- A middle school
- A high school
These schools provide education for students from Pre-K (preschool) all the way through 12th grade. Students come from Firth and other nearby communities like Hickman, Holland, and Cortland. The school district was named after George William Norris, who was a United States senator from Nebraska.
A Look at Firth's History
Firth was planned to have a courthouse square even before 1860. However, it was a very remote place back then. People had to travel far to get supplies, so not many non-Native people lived there for a long time.
How Firth Started
Firth began to be settled in the early 1870s. This happened as the Atchison & Nebraska Railroad was being built towards Lincoln. The village's post office opened in 1872. It was named after Frank Firth, who was a superintendent for the Atchison & Nebraska Railroad. Firth officially became a village in 1879.
Growth and Changes Over Time
Once the railroad was finished, Firth became a busy place for business. It was an important stop on the Atchison & Nebraska line. The village would ship large amounts of grain and livestock every day.
In 1916, a new brick school building was constructed. It replaced an older two-story schoolhouse. Later, in 1964, Firth's school joined with others to form the Norris School District 160. The old brick school building was taken down in 1971. In the 1970s, a place called Lakeview Rest Home was built in Firth. This was possible because of fundraising and land donated by Henry and Bertha TeKolste.
Famous People from Firth
- Orah Dee Clark was born in Firth. She became the first superintendent of schools in Alaska.
See also
In Spanish: Firth (Nebraska) para niños
