Nebo, Kentucky facts for kids
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Nebo, Kentucky
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Nebo Community Center
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Location of Nebo in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Hopkins |
| Incorporated | 1861 |
| Named for | Mount Nebo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 211 |
| • Density | 850.81/sq mi (328.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42441
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-55092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0499206 |
Nebo is a small city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government rules. In 2010, about 236 people lived there.
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History
Nebo was started in 1840 by a pioneer and merchant named Alfred Townes. The city got its name from the Biblical Mount Nebo. This is a mountain where Moses was said to have seen the Promised Land. Nebo officially became a city in 1861.
Geography
Nebo is located in the northwestern part of Hopkins County. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°23′4″N 87°38′29″W / 37.38444°N 87.64139°W. U.S. Route 41A goes right through the middle of Nebo. This road leads east about 9 miles (14 km) to Madisonville. Madisonville is the main city and county seat of Hopkins County. If you go west on the same road, you will reach Providence about 7 miles (11 km) away.
The United States Census Bureau says that Nebo covers a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.64 km2). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 174 | — | |
| 1890 | 183 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 237 | 29.5% | |
| 1910 | 298 | 25.7% | |
| 1920 | 265 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 329 | 24.2% | |
| 1940 | 272 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 282 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 338 | 19.9% | |
| 1970 | 274 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 269 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 227 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 220 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 236 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 211 | −10.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 220 people living in Nebo. There were 84 homes, and 67 of these were families. The city had about 878 people per square mile (339 people per km2).
Most of the homes were made up of married couples living together. Some homes had a single female head of household. About one-fifth of the homes were individuals living alone. The average home had about 2.6 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 36 years old.
Economy
The Western Kentucky Speedway is located just southeast of Nebo. This is a dirt track where people race cars. It is a popular place for local events.
See also
In Spanish: Nebo (Kentucky) para niños
