Obert, Nebraska facts for kids
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Obert, Nebraska
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Location of Obert, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
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| • Density | 329/sq mi (121/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68757
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-35560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399551 |
Obert is a very small village located in Cedar County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of only 23 people.
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History of Obert
Obert was founded in 1907. It was established when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway built its railway line to this spot. The village was named after an official who worked for the railroad company.
Geography of Obert
Obert is a tiny village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.19 square kilometers (0.07 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Two important roads, Nebraska Highway 12 and Nebraska Highway 15, pass through or near Obert. These highways help connect the village to other places.
Population Changes in Obert
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 116 | — | |
| 1930 | 112 | −3.4% | |
| 1940 | 112 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 91 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 42 | −53.8% | |
| 1970 | 36 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 44 | 22.2% | |
| 1990 | 39 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 49 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 23 | −53.1% | |
| 2020 | 23 | 0.0% | |
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The population of Obert has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, there were 116 people living there. The number of residents slowly decreased over time. By 2010 and 2020, the population was 23 people.
Obert's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 23 people living in Obert. These people lived in 12 different homes, and 10 of these were families. All the residents were White.
Most of the homes (75%) were married couples living together. Some homes (8.3%) had a female head of the household without a husband. About 16.7% of the homes were not families.
The average age of people in Obert was 52.3 years old. A small number of residents (4.3%) were under 18. About 39% of the people were between 45 and 64 years old. Another 39.1% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.2%) were female.
See also
- In Spanish: Obert (Nebraska) para niños
