Geneva, Nebraska facts for kids
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Geneva, Nebraska
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G Street in downtown (2009)
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Location of Geneva, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,136 |
| • Density | 935.61/sq mi (361.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68361
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-18405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394878 |
| Website | genevane.org |
Geneva is a city in Nebraska, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Fillmore County. In 2020, about 2,136 people lived there.
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History
Geneva was started in 1871. It got its name from Geneva, a famous city in Switzerland. It might have been named after Geneva, New York first.
Geography
Geneva covers an area of about 2.04 square miles (5.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Fillmore County Courthouse
Geneva is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This building was built in 1894. It has a tall, three-story clock tower. The clock was added in 1909. The courthouse has been fixed up and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical building.
Location and Roads
Geneva is about 24 miles (39 kilometers) south of Interstate 80. It is located on U.S. Route 81. This route is part of the Pan American Highway. This highway connects Canada all the way to Mexico!
Climate
Geneva has seen some extreme weather. On July 15, 1934, Geneva had the highest temperature ever recorded in Nebraska. It was a very hot 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius)! This record is shared with two other Nebraska cities, Minden and Hartington.
Population and People
Geneva has grown and changed over the years. Here is how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 376 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,580 | 320.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,534 | −2.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,741 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,768 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,662 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,888 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,031 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,352 | 15.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,275 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,400 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,310 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,226 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,217 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,136 | −3.7% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,217 people living in Geneva. There were 926 households. Many people lived in families. The city had about 1,087 people per square mile.
Most people in Geneva were White. About 3.1% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background. The average age of people in Geneva was 44.3 years old. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education
Geneva has public schools for students. These are Fillmore Central Elementary and High School. There is also a private Christian school called Grace Lutheran Elementary School. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Notable people
Many interesting people have come from Geneva:
- Kate Barnard: She was the first woman to be elected to a statewide office in Oklahoma.
- Maggie Malone: A talented athlete who holds records in javelin throwing and has competed in the Olympics.
- Terry Murrell: He is the President of Western Iowa Tech Community College.
- John E. Nelson: He was a member of the Nebraska Legislature.
- Robert B. Wilson: He won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Geneva (Nebraska) para niños
