Kenesaw, Nebraska

Kenesaw is a village in Adams County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 880 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Not to be confused with Kennesaw Mountain or Kennesaw, Georgia.

Kenesaw, Nebraska
Village
Sign promoting Kenesaw Homestead Act at subdivision entrance
Location of Kenesaw, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°37′18″N 98°39′25″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Adams
Area [1]
• Total	1.05 sq mi (2.72 km^2)
• Land	1.05 sq mi (2.72 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	2,051 ft (625 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	880
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	962
• Density	914.45/sq mi (353.22/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68956
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-25160[4]
GNIS feature ID	0830469[5]

History

Kenesaw got its start in the year 1872, following construction of the Burlington railroad through the territory.[6] Its name commemorates the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in the American Civil War.[7][8]

In a 2004 attempt to increase the population and school enrollment, the village offered free home lots on the condition that the new owner build a house within a year.[9] Three weeks after the publication of the offer, seven of the fifteen available lots had been claimed.[10]

Geography

Kenesaw is located at 40°37′18″N 98°39′25″W (40.621679, -98.657029).[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km²), all land.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1900	504		—
1910	657		30.4%
1920	646		−1.7%
1930	614		−5.0%
1940	551		−10.3%
1950	584		6.0%
1960	546		−6.5%
1970	728		33.3%
1980	854		17.3%
1990	818		−4.2%
2000	873		6.7%
2010	880		0.8%
Est. 2019	962	[3]	9.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 880 people, 326 households, and 227 families living in the village. The population density was 1,113.9 inhabitants per square mile (430.1/km²). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 443.0 per square mile (171.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 326 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 40.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 873 people, 318 households, and 232 families living in the village. The population density was 1,022.0 people per square mile (396.5/km²). There were 345 housing units at an average density of 403.9 per square mile (156.7/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.20% White, 0.23% Native American, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 318 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $37,050, and the median income for a family was $45,500. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $18,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,206. About 2.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

• Sandy Dennis, theater and Academy Award-winning film actress, grew up in Kenesaw

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Kenesaw". Adams County Nebraska Historical Society. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
7. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 14.
8. Burr, George L. (1921). History of Hamilton and Clay Counties, Nebraska, Volume 1. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 96.
9. Reutter, Harold. "Lots to offer in Kenesaw". Grand Island Independent. 2004-08-05. Retrieved 2010-04-01.
10. Perkins, Harry G. "Elwood is giving away lots for homes"., Kearney Hub, 2005-04-14. Retrieved 2010-04-01.
11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.