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Howells, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Howells (2011)
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Location within Colfax County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 561 |
| • Density | 973.96/sq mi (375.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68641
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-23340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398549 |
| Website | Village website |
Howells is a small village located in Colfax County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 561 people. It is a close-knit community in the heart of America.
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Howells: A Look at Its Past
Howells was officially started in 1886. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after James Smith Howell, who lived in the area. Interestingly, the local post office, also opened in 1886, was spelled "Howell" without the "S" until 1937.
Where is Howells?
Howells is located in the northern part of Colfax County. This area is in east-central Nebraska. The village covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.49 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Howells' Location on the Map
Howells is easy to find on a map. It is three miles east of where Highway 15 and Highway 91 meet. The village is about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of Norfolk. It is also 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Columbus. Fremont is about 40 miles (64 km) to the northwest. Larger cities like Omaha are about 80 miles (129 km) northwest. Lincoln is about 85 miles (137 km) north of Howells.
Who Lives in Howells?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 197 | — | |
| 1900 | 515 | 161.4% | |
| 1910 | 800 | 55.3% | |
| 1920 | 904 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 952 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 861 | −9.6% | |
| 1950 | 784 | −8.9% | |
| 1960 | 694 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 682 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 677 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 615 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 632 | 2.8% | |
| 2010 | 561 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 561 | 0.0% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 561 people lived in Howells. There were 244 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 154 were families. The village had about 967 people per square mile (375 per square kilometer). Most residents, about 97%, were White.
The average age of people in the village was about 44.9 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 24% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%).
Howells' Economy
The main ways people make a living in the Howells area are through farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals like cattle and hogs. Many businesses also focus on selling goods and services to the community.
Famous People from Howells
- Brad Vering, an Olympic wrestler, is from Howells.
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