Kenesaw, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenesaw, Nebraska
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Sign promoting Kenesaw Homestead Act at subdivision entrance, March 2010
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Location of Kenesaw, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 917 |
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913 |
| • Density | 865/sq mi (334.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68956
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-25160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398336 |
Kenesaw is a small village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the larger Hastings, Nebraska area. In 2020, about 917 people lived in Kenesaw.
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Kenesaw's Story: A Look Back
Kenesaw started in the year 1872. This was after the Burlington railroad was built through the area. The village was named to remember the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. This was an important battle during the American Civil War.
In 2004, Kenesaw tried a unique idea. The village offered free land lots to people. The goal was to get more people to move there. They also wanted to increase the number of students in the local school. New owners had to build a house within one year. Just three weeks after the offer was announced, seven of the fifteen lots were claimed.
Where is Kenesaw?
Kenesaw is located in Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.79 square miles (2.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Kenesaw?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 504 | — | |
| 1910 | 657 | 30.4% | |
| 1920 | 646 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 614 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 551 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 584 | 6.0% | |
| 1960 | 546 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 728 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 854 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 818 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 873 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 880 | 0.8% | |
| 2020 | 919 | 4.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 917 | 4.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 880 people living in Kenesaw. These people lived in 326 households. About 227 of these were families. The village had 350 housing units in total.
Most people in Kenesaw were White (98.5%). A small number of people were from other groups. This included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.0%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.56 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
The average age in Kenesaw was 40.2 years old. About 26.7% of residents were under 18. About 17.3% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.5%) than males (48.5%).
Famous Faces from Kenesaw
- Sandy Dennis, a well-known theater and film actress, grew up in Kenesaw. She even won an Academy Award for her acting!
See also
In Spanish: Kenesaw (Nebraska) para niños
