Poole, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Poole, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Poole, Nebraska Location in Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Buffalo
Area
• Total	2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2)
• Land	2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation	2,070 ft (630 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22
• Density	8.15/sq mi (3.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68869
Area code(s)	308
FIPS code	31-39835
GNIS feature ID	2583894

Poole is a small community in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. Poole is part of the larger Kearney area. In 2010, the population of Poole was 19 people. By 2020, it had grown slightly to 22 people.

History of Poole

Poole was started around the year 1889. It was named after a rancher called W. W. Poole. A post office opened in Poole in 1906. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years until it closed in 1982.

Geography and Location

Poole is located in the northern part of Buffalo County. It sits on the north side of the South Loup River. The closest town to Poole is Ravenna. Ravenna is about 6 miles (10 kilometers) northeast of Poole.

Area and Water

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Poole CDP covers a total area of about 2.75 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 1.80% of Poole's total area is water.

Population Data

The population of Poole is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census. This census happens every ten years. In 2010, there were 19 people living in Poole. The most recent census in 2020 showed that the population had increased to 22 people.

See also

In Spanish: Poole (Nebraska) para niños