Smithfield, Nebraska facts for kids
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Smithfield, Nebraska
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Location of Smithfield, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gosper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,546 ft (776 m) |
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 355.03/sq mi (136.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68976
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-45575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399832 |
Welcome to Smithfield, a small village located in Gosper County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lexington, Nebraska area. According to the 2020 census, 60 people call Smithfield home.
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Smithfield's Past
Smithfield began its story in 1890. It was carefully planned out on land that used to belong to Elbert and Nancy Smith. This is how the village got its name! For many years, Smithfield was an important stop for trains. It served as a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. This meant goods and crops could be sent out from here to other places.
Where is Smithfield?
Smithfield is located in the state of Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau tells us that the village covers a total area of about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Smithfield?
The population of Smithfield has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 229 | 20.5% | |
| 1930 | 165 | −27.9% | |
| 1940 | 158 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 102 | −35.4% | |
| 1960 | 85 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 58 | −31.8% | |
| 1980 | 68 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 53 | −22.1% | |
| 2000 | 68 | 28.3% | |
| 2010 | 54 | −20.6% | |
| 2020 | 60 | 11.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 54 people living in Smithfield. These people lived in 25 different homes. About 16 families called Smithfield home. The village had about 318 people per square mile.
Many different types of households made up the village. Some homes had children under 18. Many were married couples living together. Some homes had a female or male head of the house without a spouse. About 28% of all homes were single individuals. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Smithfield in 2010 was 51.5 years. About 20% of residents were under 18 years old. Another 20% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more males (59.3%) than females (40.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Smithfield (Nebraska) para niños
