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Nenzel, Nebraska
Village
South on Nebraska Spur 16F in Nenzel,July 2017
South on Nebraska Spur 16F in Nenzel,
July 2017
Location of Nenzel, Nebraska
Location of Nenzel, Nebraska
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Cherry
Incorporated 1899
Area
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,124 ft (952 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 17
 • Estimate 
(2022)
18
 • Density 54.66/sq mi (21.10/km2)
Time zone UTC–7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC–6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
69219
Area code(s) 402 and 531
FIPS code 31-33985
GNIS feature ID 2399445
Sales tax 5.5%

Nenzel is a small village located in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 17 people lived there.

A Look at Nenzel's History

Nenzel officially became a village in 1899. It was named after George Nenzel, who originally owned the land where the village was built.

Where is Nenzel?

Nenzel is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.81 square kilometers (0.31 square miles). All of this area is land.

Nenzel's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 76
1940 125 64.5%
1950 24 −80.8%
1960 43 79.2%
1970 27 −37.2%
1980 28 3.7%
1990 8 −71.4%
2000 13 62.5%
2010 20 53.8%
2020 17 −15.0%
2022 (est.) 18 −10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 20 people living in Nenzel. These people lived in 7 different homes, and 5 of those were families. The village had 8 housing units in total.

The average age of people in Nenzel was about 31.5 years old. About 40% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20% were between 25 and 44, another 20% were between 45 and 64, and 20% were 65 or older.

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