Kennard, Nebraska facts for kids
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Kennard, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Kennard: Maple Street, June 2013
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Location of Kennard, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 381 |
| • Density | 1,282.83/sq mi (494.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68034
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-25230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398338 |
Kennard is a small village located in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, about 381 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a history tied to the railroad.
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History of Kennard
Kennard started as a village in 1869. This was when the Sioux City & Pacific Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Thomas P. Kennard. He was the very first Secretary of State for Nebraska. Kennard officially became an incorporated town in 1895.
Geography of Kennard
Kennard is located in Washington County, Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
Kennard has seen its population change over the years. In 1900, about 275 people lived there. By 1920, the population had grown to 363. It then went down a bit before growing again. In 2010, there were 361 people living in the village. The most recent count in 2020 showed 381 residents.
Kennard's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census showed that 361 people lived in Kennard. These people made up 150 households, and 95 of these were families. The village had about 1,203 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Kennard in 2010 were White (97.8%). A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 150 households in Kennard. About 31.3% of these households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.3%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the village was 38.7 years old. About 25.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.8%) and females (48.2%).
Notable People from Kennard
- Floyd Zaiger (1926–2020) was born in Kennard. He became famous as a fruit breeder. He created many new types of fruits.
