Harvard, Nebraska facts for kids
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Harvard, Nebraska
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Downtown Harvard: east side of Clay Avenue
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Location of Harvard, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 951 |
| • Density | 1,474.42/sq mi (569.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68944
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-21345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394316 |
| Website | www.harvardnebraska.com/ |
Harvard is a small city located in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. In 2010, about 1,013 people lived there. It is part of the wider Hastings micropolitan area.
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History of Harvard
Harvard was founded in 1871. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach that spot. The city got its name from the famous Harvard University in Massachusetts.
Geography of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Harvard covers a total area of about 1.67 square kilometers (0.65 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 768 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,076 | 40.1% | |
| 1900 | 849 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,102 | 29.8% | |
| 1920 | 991 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 865 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 704 | −18.6% | |
| 1950 | 774 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,261 | 62.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,230 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,217 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 976 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 998 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,013 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 951 | −6.1% | |
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The population of Harvard has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 768 people. The population grew to over 1,200 people in the 1960s and 1970s. By 2020, the population was 951.
Who Lives in Harvard?
Based on the census from 2010, there were 1,013 people living in Harvard. These people made up 372 households, with 248 of them being families. The city had about 1,558 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Harvard were White (78.9%). About 15.8% were from other races, and 4.2% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 23.7% of the population.
About 37.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (49.2%) were married couples. The average age of people in the city was 36.9 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Harvard
Many interesting people have connections to Harvard:
- Ida A. Bengtson: An American bacteriologist. She was the first woman to work at the Hygienic Laboratory of the United States Public Health Service. This lab is now part of the National Institutes of Health.
- Milan D. Bish: He served as an Ambassador for the United States to several countries. These included Barbados, Dominica, and Saint Lucia.
- Jay Keasling: A pioneer in the field of bioengineering.
- John L. Loos: An American historian who grew up in Harvard. He graduated from Harvard High School in 1935.
- Paul Revere: Born Paul Revere Dick, he was the organist and leader of the famous rock group Paul Revere & the Raiders.
- Billy Southworth: A Hall of Fame baseball manager. He led the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series in 1942 and 1944.
Notable Geese
- Andy: An American goose born without feet.
See also
In Spanish: Harvard (Nebraska) para niños
