Ohiowa, Nebraska facts for kids
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Ohiowa, Nebraska
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 Ohiowa, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Ohiowa, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 122 |
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| • Density | 488/sq mi (187.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68416
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-36015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399564 |
| Website | https://www.ci.ohiowa.ne.us/ |
Ohiowa is a small village located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of about 122 people, according to the 2020 census.
History
Ohiowa was officially planned and marked out in 1886. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this area. The name "Ohiowa" is quite unique! It was chosen because many of the first settlers came from the states of Ohio and Iowa. This is why the village's name includes the full names of two different states.
Geography
Ohiowa is a small village. It covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 369 | — | |
| 1900 | 319 | −13.6% | |
| 1910 | 373 | 16.9% | |
| 1920 | 433 | 16.1% | |
| 1930 | 394 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 326 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 253 | −22.4% | |
| 1960 | 195 | −22.9% | |
| 1970 | 156 | −20.0% | |
| 1980 | 135 | −13.5% | |
| 1990 | 146 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 142 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 115 | −19.0% | |
| 2020 | 120 | 4.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 121 | 5.2% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, the village of Ohiowa had 115 residents. These people lived in 53 different households. About 30 of these households were families. The village had about 460 people per square mile. There were 70 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Ohiowa were White (about 97.4%). A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 9.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single female or male parent. About 39.6% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ohiowa was about 44.5 years. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Notable Person
- Mato Kosyk, a writer from the Sorbian people, was connected to Ohiowa.
See also
In Spanish: Ohiowa (Nebraska) para niños
