Sholes, Nebraska

Sholes, Nebraska
Village
Wayne County Bank building and grain bins in Sholes, July 2010
Location of Sholes, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°20′05″N97°17′41″W / 42.33472°N 97.29472°W / 42.33472; -97.29472
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Wayne
Area [1]
• Total	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
• Land	0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,736 ft (529 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	15
• Estimate  (2021) [3]	15
• Density	110/sq mi (42/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68771 [4]
Area code(s)	402 and 531
FIPS code	31-45190
GNIS feature ID	2399811 [2]

Sholes is a village in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Sholes was established in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. ^[5] It was named for Lyman Sholes, a railroad official. ^[6]

A post office was established at Sholes in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km²), all land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	50		—
1930	90		80.0%
1940	72		−20.0%
1950	32		−55.6%
1960	26		−18.7%
1970	22		−15.4%
1980	27		22.7%
1990	22		−18.5%
2000	24		9.1%
2010	21		−12.5%
2020	15		−28.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 21 people, 9 households, and 8 families residing in the village. The population density was 150.0 inhabitants per square mile (57.9/km²). There were 11 housing units at an average density of 78.6 per square mile (30.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the village was 51.2 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 57.1% male and 42.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 24 people, 12 households, and 8 families residing in the village. The population density was 177.8 inhabitants per square mile (68.6/km²). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 88.9 per square mile (34.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 45.8% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,432. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

See also

• Nebraska portal

• List of municipalities in Nebraska

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sholes, Nebraska
3. Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
4. "Sholes NE ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
5. "Sholes, Wayne County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
6. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 191.
7. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.

External links

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