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Tarnov, Nebraska
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Tarnov seen from the east. In the foreground are grain bins along the Nebraska Central Railroad track; on the hill right of center is the steeple of St. Michael's Catholic Church, February 2010
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Location of Tarnov, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 1,625.00/sq mi (632.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68642
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399955 |
Tarnov is a small village located in Platte County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, about 46 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 52 people.
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History of Tarnov
Tarnov was founded in 1889. Many of the first people who settled here came from a city called Tarnów in Poland. This is why they chose the name Tarnov for their new village.
A post office opened in Tarnov in 1891. It served the community for many years before closing in 1969.
During World War II, on August 19, 1943, something unusual happened. The U.S. Army accidentally dropped seven practice bombs on Tarnov. The B-17 planes were supposed to drop them on a bombing range far away. Luckily, the bombs caused very little damage, and no one was hurt.
Geography of Tarnov
Tarnov is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Tarnov
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Tarnov has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 121 | — | |
| 1930 | 139 | — | |
| 1940 | 98 | −29.5% | |
| 1950 | 74 | −24.5% | |
| 1960 | 70 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 63 | −10.0% | |
| 1980 | 63 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 61 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 63 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 46 | −27.0% | |
| 2020 | 52 | 13.0% | |
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Tarnov in 2010
In 2010, there were 46 people living in Tarnov. These people lived in 21 different homes, and 12 of these were families. The village had about 26 housing units in total.
Everyone living in Tarnov at that time was White.
About 38% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (43%) were married couples living together. A few homes had a single parent, either a mother (9.5%) or a father (4.8%). About 38% of all homes were individuals living alone. Only a small number (4.8%) of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.19. For families, the average was 3 people.
The average age of people in Tarnov was 42.3 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 18.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44.
- About 30% were between 45 and 64.
- About 11% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Tarnov than females in 2010. About 54% of the population was male, and 46% was female.
Images for kids
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Tarnov seen from the east. In the foreground are grain bins along the Nebraska Central Railroad track; on the hill right of center is the steeple of St. Michael's Catholic Church, February 2010
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Location of Tarnov, Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Tarnov (Nebraska) para niños
