Stamford, Nebraska facts for kids
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Stamford, Nebraska
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Stamford viewed from the south
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Location of Stamford, Nebraska
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 Stamford, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Stamford, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Township | Sappa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,051 ft (625 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 333.33/sq mi (128.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68977
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-46695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399883 |
Stamford is a small village in Harlan County, Nebraska, United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 158 people. It's a quiet place with a history tied to the expansion of railroads.
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History of Stamford
Stamford was founded in 1887. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was likely named after Stamford, Connecticut. That city, in turn, got its name from Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Stamford officially became a village in 1907.
Geography of Stamford
Stamford is a small village covering about 0.47 square miles (1.23 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Location and Nearby Towns
The village is located in a rural part of Nebraska. It is about 7 miles (11 km) west of Orleans. Stamford is also 14 miles (23 km) east of Beaver City. You can find it 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Oxford. It is also 13 miles (21 km) north of Long Island, Kansas.
Population and People
The population of Stamford has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there since 1910:
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| 1910 | 301 | — | |
| 1920 | 302 | 0.3% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 260 | −12.5% | |
| 1950 | 265 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −17.0% | |
| 1970 | 207 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 214 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 188 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 202 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 183 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −13.7% | |
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Stamford in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 183 people living in Stamford. These people lived in 82 households. About 48 of these households were families. The village had about 389 people per square mile. There were 102 housing units in total.
Many different types of households lived in Stamford. About 25.6% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 41.5% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Stamford was 45.5 years. About 25.7% of residents were under 18. About 26.8% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
