Hendley, Nebraska facts for kids
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Hendley, Nebraska
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Village
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Hendley, seen from Nebraska Highway 89
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Location of Hendley, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Furnas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 93.90/sq mi (36.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68946
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-22115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398488 |
Hendley is a small village located in Furnas County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, only 20 people lived there, making it a very tiny community.
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History of Hendley
Hendley got its name in 1887. This happened when a railroad company built a new train line through a small settlement that had been there since the 1870s. That older settlement was called Lyndon.
A post office opened in Hendley in 1888. Even today, you can still find a post office service in the village. It's inside a small convenience store on the corner of Grant Avenue and 3rd Street.
Where is Hendley Located?
Hendley is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Hendley
The number of people living in Hendley has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 238 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 211 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 147 | −30.3% | |
| 1950 | 130 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 79 | −39.2% | |
| 1970 | 58 | −26.6% | |
| 1980 | 39 | −32.8% | |
| 1990 | 42 | 7.7% | |
| 2000 | 38 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 24 | −36.8% | |
| 2020 | 20 | −16.7% | |
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Hendley's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 24 people living in Hendley. These people lived in 14 different homes. Most of the people living there were White.
The average age of people in the village was 56 years old. About 8% of the residents were under 18. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Hendley (Nebraska) para niños
