Talmage, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Talmage, Nebraska
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Talmage, seen from the north
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Location of Talmage, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
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| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 1,207.32/sq mi (466.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68448
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48305 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399949 |
| Website | s |
Talmage is a small village located in Otoe County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 198 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is Talmage?
Talmage is found at coordinates 40.531767 degrees North and -96.023678 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
You can find Talmage southeast of Lincoln and south of Omaha. It's just west of Nebraska Highway 67.
A Look at Talmage's Past
People started settling in the area around Talmage in the late 1850s.
In 1881, the Missouri Pacific Railroad built its Kansas City-Omaha line through this area. This helped the town grow.
The village of Talmage was officially planned on March 7, 1882. A local farmer named Clark Puffer donated the land for the town.
Talmage was named after Archibald A. Talmage. He was a superintendent for the railroad.
A famous person born in Talmage was the film actor Anthony Dexter. He was born there in 1913.
How Many People Live Here?
Talmage's population has changed over the years. Here's a quick look:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 429 | — | |
| 1900 | 489 | 14.0% | |
| 1910 | 461 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 525 | 13.9% | |
| 1930 | 474 | −9.7% | |
| 1940 | 423 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 398 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 285 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 246 | −13.7% | |
| 1990 | 246 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 268 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 233 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 198 | −15.0% | |
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Talmage in 2010
In 2010, there were 233 people living in Talmage. They lived in 97 households, and 66 of these were families.
The village had about 1456 people per square mile. There were 118 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Talmage were White (93.6%). A small number were African American (1.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 7.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.8% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (47.4%) were married couples.
The average age in the village was 45.5 years old. About 22.7% of residents were under 18. About 18.5% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%).
Schools in Talmage
Students in Talmage attend schools that are part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district.
Before 2007, Talmage was part of the Nemaha Valley Schools. That year, Nemaha Valley Schools joined with Johnson County Central Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Talmage (Nebraska) para niños
