Stockham, Nebraska facts for kids
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Stockham, Nebraska
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Main Street, Stockham
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Location of Stockham, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| 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 | 1,703 ft (519 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 189.35/sq mi (72.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68818
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-47220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399903 |
Stockham is a small village located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 44 people. By 2020, this number had changed to 32 residents.
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A Look Back: Stockham's History
Stockham was officially planned and mapped out in 1887. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot.
Before this, an "Old Stockham" already existed nearby since the 1870s. The community decided to move to be closer to the new railroad line. The town was named after Joseph Stockham, who was a town leader at the time. Stockham officially became a village in 1888.
Where is Stockham?
Stockham is located in Hamilton County, Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.44 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Stockham?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 211 | — | |
| 1900 | 169 | −19.9% | |
| 1910 | 189 | 11.8% | |
| 1920 | 239 | 26.5% | |
| 1930 | 211 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 197 | −6.6% | |
| 1950 | 82 | −58.4% | |
| 1960 | 69 | −15.9% | |
| 1970 | 65 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 68 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 64 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 60 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 44 | −26.7% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −27.3% | |
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Stockham's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Stockham had 44 people living there. These people lived in 18 different households, and 14 of these were families. The village had about 189 people per square mile.
All of the people living in Stockham in 2010 were identified as White.
Out of the 18 households, about 22% had children under 18 years old living with them. Most households, about 72%, were married couples living together. About 22% of households were made up of people living alone. Some of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Stockham in 2010 was 52 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older. The population was evenly split, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
See also
In Spanish: Stockham (Nebraska) para niños
