Nemaha, Iowa facts for kids
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Nemaha, Iowa
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A Mighty Small Town
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Location of Nemaha, Iowa
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 Nemaha, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Nemaha, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Township | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
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| • Total | 66 |
| • Density | 785.71/sq mi (302.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50567
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-55515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459456 |
Nemaha is a small city located in Sac County, Iowa, United States. It's known as a "Mighty Small Town." According to the 2020 census, 66 people lived there.
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Geography of Nemaha
Nemaha is found at a specific spot on the map: 42.514999 degrees North and 95.089332 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact location in the world.
The city covers a total area of about 0.22 square kilometers (0.08 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Nemaha has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of everyone living in a place. It happens every ten years in the United States.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 166 | — |
| 1930 | 146 | −12.0% |
| 1940 | 169 | +15.8% |
| 1950 | 184 | +8.9% |
| 1960 | 151 | −17.9% |
| 1970 | 117 | −22.5% |
| 1980 | 120 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 112 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | 102 | −8.9% |
| 2010 | 85 | −16.7% |
| 2020 | 66 | −22.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Nemaha's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 66 people lived in Nemaha. These people lived in 29 households, and 20 of these were families. A household can be a family or just one person living alone.
Most people in Nemaha were White. Some residents were also Black or African American, Asian, or from two or more different backgrounds. About 10.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Nemaha was 51.3 years. About 28.8% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 22.7% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male (53.0%), and 47.0% were female.
Nemaha's Population in 2010
Ten years earlier, in 2010, Nemaha had 85 residents. There were 33 households, with 23 of them being families.
In 2010, the population density was about 1214 people per square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area. Most residents were White. Some people were also African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 12.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 39.5 years. About 29.4% of the residents were under 18. Also, 11.8% were 65 or older. The city had more males (56.5%) than females (43.5%) at that time.
Education in Nemaha
Since 2010, Nemaha has been part of the Ridge View School District. This district was formed when two other school districts, Galva-Holstein and Schaller-Crestland, joined together.
Before this, Nemaha was part of the Schaller-Crestland Community School District. That district was created in 1993 by combining the Schaller Community School District and the Crestland Community School District.
Even before these mergers, Nemaha had its own independent school district until 1958. Their school sports teams were known as the Blue Jays!
See also
In Spanish: Nemaha (Iowa) para niños
