Lorenzo, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lorenzo, Nebraska
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 Lorenzo, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Lorenzo, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cheyenne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.84 sq mi (17.71 km2) |
| • Land | 6.84 sq mi (17.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,380 ft (1,340 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 5.27/sq mi (2.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69162
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| FIPS code | 31-29120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583889 |
Lorenzo is a small community in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's not an officially incorporated town or city.
As of the 2020 United States Census, Lorenzo had a population of 36 people. You can find Lorenzo on Nebraska Highway 19. It is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Sidney, which is the main town in the county. Lorenzo is also located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north of the Colorado border.
People in Lorenzo
This section looks at the demographics of Lorenzo. Demographics is the study of a population, including how many people live there and other facts about them.
According to the 2020 United States Census, 36 people lived in Lorenzo.
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| 2020 | 36 | — | |
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Lorenzo's Past
Lorenzo has a simple but interesting history. It was once an important stop, or depot, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. A depot was a place where trains would stop to pick up or drop off goods and passengers.
A post office was opened in Lorenzo in 1916. This allowed people in the area to send and receive mail. However, the post office closed its doors in 1933.
See also
In Spanish: Lorenzo (Nebraska) para niños
