Herman, Nebraska facts for kids
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Herman, Nebraska
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Village
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Main Street (U.S. Route 75) in Herman, November 2010
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Location of Herman, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 1,727.27/sq mi (667.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68029
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-22185 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398492 |
Herman is a small village located in Washington County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 247 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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Exploring Herman's Past
Herman was officially created in 1871. This happened when the railroad tracks were built all the way to this spot. The village was named after Samuel Herman, who worked for the railroad company.
A Major Tornado Event
On June 13, 1899, a powerful tornado struck Herman. This natural disaster caused a lot of damage and sadly, 13 people lost their lives.
Herman's Location and Size
Herman is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Understanding Herman's Population
The number of people living in Herman has changed over the years. In 2010, the village had 268 residents. By 2020, the population was 247 people.
Who Lives in Herman? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 268 people living in Herman. These people made up 116 households, with 74 of them being families. The village had about 1,914 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Herman were White (99.6%). A small number (0.4%) were Asian. About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 116 households, about 28% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.1%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a female (8.6%) or a male (6.0%). About 36% of households were not families.
The average household had 2.31 people. For families, the average size was 2.91 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The average age of people in Herman in 2010 was 41.3 years old.
- About 22% of residents were under 18.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64.
- About 19% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Famous People from Herman
Some notable individuals grew up in Herman:
- Kay M. Brummond
- Stanley M. Truhlsen
See also
In Spanish: Herman (Nebraska) para niños
