Funk, Nebraska facts for kids
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Funk, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Funk, with grain elevators in background.
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Location of Funk, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Phelps |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,244 ft (684 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 665.40/sq mi (257.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68940
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-17880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398933 |
Funk is a small village located in Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 175 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Funk
Funk was officially set up in 1887. This happened when the railroad was being built through the area. The village was named after Phillip C. Funk, who was one of the first people to settle there. Funk became an official village in 1913.
Geography of Funk
Funk is a small village that covers an area of about 0.68 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 147 | — | |
| 1930 | 117 | −20.4% | |
| 1940 | 120 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 123 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 141 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 143 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 189 | 32.2% | |
| 1990 | 198 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 204 | 3.0% | |
| 2010 | 194 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −9.8% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 194 people lived in Funk. There were 79 households, and 54 of these were families. Most of the people living in Funk were White (95.9%). A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 29% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.46 people.
The average age of people in Funk was 45.6 years. About 26.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Notable People from Funk
- John Robert Brown was born in Funk. He was a very important judge. He was one of the "Fifth Circuit Four" judges. These judges played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. They helped make sure everyone had equal rights, no matter their background.
See also
In Spanish: Funk (Nebraska) para niños
