Sholes, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sholes, Nebraska
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Village
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Wayne County Bank building and grain bins in Sholes, July 2010
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Location of Sholes, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15 |
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(2021)
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15 |
| • Density | 107/sq mi (41.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68771
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-45190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399811 |
Sholes is a very small village located in Wayne County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is known for its tiny population. According to the 2020 census, only 15 people lived there.
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History of Sholes Village
How Sholes Was Founded
Sholes was officially started in the year 1886. This happened when a railroad line was built and reached this area. The village was named after a person called Lyman Sholes, who was an important official working for the railroad company at that time.
When Did Sholes Have a Post Office?
A post office was opened in Sholes in 1902. This allowed people in the village to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1965.
Where is Sholes Located?
Understanding Sholes' Geography
Sholes is a small piece of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.14 square miles. This is equal to about 0.36 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Sholes?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sholes has changed a lot over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 50 | — | |
| 1930 | 90 | 80.0% | |
| 1940 | 72 | −20.0% | |
| 1950 | 32 | −55.6% | |
| 1960 | 26 | −18.7% | |
| 1970 | 22 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 27 | 22.7% | |
| 1990 | 22 | −18.5% | |
| 2000 | 24 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 21 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 15 | −28.6% | |
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What Was Sholes Like in 2010?
During the census in 2010, there were 21 people living in Sholes. These people lived in 9 different homes, and 8 of these were families. This means that about 150 people lived in every square mile of the village. There were also 11 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Sholes were White, making up 100% of the population.
Family Life in Sholes 2010
Out of the 9 homes, about 22% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 89%, were married couples living together. Only 11% of homes were not families. About 11% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 11% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.33 people, and each family had 2.50 people.
Age and Gender in Sholes 2010
The average age of people in Sholes was 51.2 years old. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. No one was between 18 and 24 years old. About 19% were between 25 and 44 years old. A larger group, about 33%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, about 29% of the people were 65 years old or older. When looking at gender, about 57% of the people were male, and 43% were female.
Images for kids
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Wayne County Bank building and grain bins in Sholes, July 2010
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Location of Sholes, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Sholes (Nebraska) para niños
