Glenwood, Nebraska facts for kids
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Glenwood, Nebraska
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 Glenwood, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 503 |
| • Density | 209.50/sq mi (80.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-19160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587007 |
Glenwood is a small community in Nebraska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. Glenwood is located in Buffalo County. It is also part of the larger Kearney area. In 2020, about 503 people lived there.
History of Glenwood
Glenwood started as a place called Glenwood Park. A post office was opened there in 1892. A post office is where you can send and receive mail. In 1894, its name was changed to Glenwood. The post office stayed open until 1900. The area was named Glenwood Park because of a local park.
Geography of Glenwood
Glenwood is located in the southern part of Buffalo County. It is just north of Kearney, which is the main city in the county. The center of Glenwood is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) south of the center of Kearney.
Nebraska Highway 10 goes through the middle of Glenwood. This highway connects Kearney to the south with Pleasanton to the north. Pleasanton is about 15 miles (24 km) away. Nebraska Highway 40 also starts from Glenwood. It goes northwest to Miller, which is about 21 miles (34 km) away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Glenwood covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the CDP.
Population and People
This section tells us about the number of people living in Glenwood.
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| 2020 | 503 | — | |
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In 2010, the population of Glenwood was 466 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 503 people. This information comes from the United States Census. The census counts how many people live in different areas every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Glenwood (Nebraska) para niños
