Geneva, Nebraska
| Geneva, Nebraska | |
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G Street in downtown Geneva
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 Location of Geneva, Nebraska |
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| Coordinates: 40°31′35″N 97°36′7″W / 40.52639°N 97.60194°WCoordinates: 40°31′35″N 97°36′7″W / 40.52639°N 97.60194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Land | 2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,217 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 2,172 |
| • Density | 1,086.8/sq mi (419.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 68361 |
| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-18405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0829483 |
| Website | www.genevane.org |
Geneva is a city in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Fillmore County.
Geneva was founded in 1871. It was named after Geneva, in Switzerland, perhaps via Geneva, New York.
Geneva is located at 40°31′35″N 97°36′7″W / 40.52639°N 97.60194°W (40.526288, -97.601885).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km2), all land.
The city serves as the Fillmore County seat and is home to the historic Fillmore County Courthouse. This two-story brick building was built in 1894 and has a prominent three-story clock tower which was installed by jeweler W.P. McCall in 1909. The courthouse underwent a multimillion-dollar restoration and conservation project and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geneva is located approximately 24 miles south of Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 81, which is a part of the Pan American Highway, connecting Canada to Mexico.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,217 people, 926 households, and 585 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,086.8 inhabitants per square mile (419.6/km2). There were 1,061 housing units at an average density of 520.1 per square mile (200.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.
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