Naper, Nebraska facts for kids
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Naper, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Naper
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Location of Naper, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Boyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 659.26/sq mi (254.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68755
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-33530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399434 |
Naper is a small village located in Boyd County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 89 people lived there. This was a slight increase from 84 people in 2010.
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History of Naper
Naper was started in 1892. It got its name from Ralph Naper. He was one of the first owners of the land where the village was built.
Where is Naper?
Naper is a very small place. It covers an area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Naper?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 94 | — | |
| 1910 | 300 | 219.1% | |
| 1920 | 199 | −33.7% | |
| 1930 | 176 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 195 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 188 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 198 | 5.3% | |
| 1970 | 159 | −19.7% | |
| 1980 | 136 | −14.5% | |
| 1990 | 130 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 105 | −19.2% | |
| 2010 | 84 | −20.0% | |
| 2020 | 89 | 6.0% | |
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Naper is home to a diverse group of people. In 2010, there were 84 people living in the village. About half of the residents were male and half were female.
Age Groups in Naper
The average age of people in Naper in 2010 was 52 years old. About 10% of the people were under 18. Around 34% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Naper
Students in Naper attend schools that are part of the Boyd County Public Schools. This school district was created in June 2017. Before that, students went to West Boyd Schools.
Naper News
Since 2003, the Naper Historical Society has published a newsletter. It is called The Naper Paper. This newsletter is sent out four times a year. It shares news with people who live in Naper, former residents, and friends of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Naper (Nebraska) para niños
