Memphis, Nebraska facts for kids
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Memphis, Nebraska
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The old town hall in Memphis, March 2017
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Location of Memphis, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 1,252.87/sq mi (483.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68042
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-31640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399311 |
Memphis is a small village located in Saunders County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 109 people.
History of Memphis
Memphis was founded in the 1880s. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its railway line through the area. Many of the first people who settled here came from Memphis, Tennessee. Because of this, they decided to name the new village "Memphis."
The land where Memphis was built belonged to a person named Jack C. Owen. At first, people thought about naming the town "Owenville" after him. However, Mr. Owen did not want the town named after himself. So, "Memphis" became the second and final choice.
Geography of Memphis
Memphis is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Memphis has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| 1910 | 162 | — | |
| 1920 | 186 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 149 | −19.9% | |
| 1940 | 103 | −30.9% | |
| 1950 | 92 | −10.7% | |
| 1960 | 77 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 71 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 89 | 25.4% | |
| 1990 | 117 | 31.5% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 114 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 109 | −4.4% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the village of Memphis had 114 people living there. These people lived in 47 different homes, and 33 of these were families. The village had about 1,267 people per square mile.
All of the people living in Memphis in 2010 were identified as White. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Memphis was 38.8 years old.
- About 25.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 50.9% of the population was male and 49.1% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Memphis (Nebraska) para niños
