Census Data for Chambers
Population ...
The most recent Census Estimate<1> was for 2019 and it gave Chambers a population of 256 people.
The last Decennial Census<2> was in 2010, which gave Chambers a population of 268 people.
The village of Chambers is located in Holt County. The 2010 Census gave Holt County; a population of 10,434 people. This means that Chambers had 2.57% of the county's total population, making it Holt's 5th most populous community.
At the same time, Nebraska had a population of 1,826,341 people, meaning that Chambers had 0.01% of the total population of Nebraska - making it the state's 293rd most populous community.
Area ...
The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Chambers has a total area of 1.02 square miles [2.6 km²].
Holt County has a land area of 2,412 square miles [6,248.1 km²]. At 1.02 square miles [2.6 km²], Chambers has 0.04% of the county's total land area.
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- When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a village like Chambers, they draw a boundary around the area in which they are going to conduct their count - this defines the sampling area (usually a polygon). The shape of the sampling area can be quite complex and it's important to keep in mind that the boundaries of the sampling area may or may not match the recognized boundaries of the village.
- Things like population, area and housing for Chambers reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Chambers might be different, it's best to check with the U.S. Census Bureau to resolve any difference between the two.
- Not only does the sampling area define boundaries, it also has a GPS location (latitude & longitude) that indicates a point within the sampling area (usually the center of the polygon, known as the centroid). At the time of the 2010 Census, the sampling area was located at:
- Lat: 42° 12' 17" (or 42.2°)
- Lon: -98° 44' 54" (or -98.75°)
- More information on this topic and the changes between the 2000 Census and the 2010 Census can be found in the section for our Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).
Housing Units ...
At the time of the 2010 Census, Chambers had 166 Housing Units<3> and with its population of 268 people, this averages 1.61 people per Housing Unit.
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- The 2010 Census shows Chambers had a land area of 1.02 square miles [2.6 km²]. This translates to 163.1 Housing Units per square mile [63 housing units/km²].
- From the Census of 2000: Chambers had 172 Housing Units, a population of 333 people and a land area of 1 square miles [2.6 km²]. This gives a density of 1.94 people per Housing Unit and 171.3 Housing Units per square mile [66.1 housing units/km²].
- Note: Repeating the caution above (under Population Density), be aware that when comparing Housing Units between the 2010 and the 2000 Census, there were changes in the sampling area for Chambers and you need to be careful when comparing values between the censuses. More information about the changes can be found in the section called Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).
Holt County ...
The community of Chambers is located in Holt County<4>.
The county had a population of 10,434 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 268 people, Chambers represented 2.57% of the county's total.
In addition, where the village of Chambers has a population density of 263.3 people per square mile [101.6 people/km²], Holt County averages 4.33 people per square mile [1.67 people/km²].
For more information, please visit our Census Page for Holt County.
Census-to-Census Observations ...
Introduction ...
When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Chambers, they start by specifying the boundaries of the area to be counted. This area (or sampling area) is a polygon and its shape can be quite complex - it may or may not match the geographical boundaries of Chambers. It's important to note that from one Census to the next, the shape and location of the polygon can change.
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- Although we don't have specific information about the shape of the polygon for Chambers or how it changed has over time, there is some information that can give us some hints. For example, since the shape of the sampling area is directly related to the shape of the polygon, any change to area probably indicates a new shape for the polygon.
- If you need precision or details about the methodology of the Census, you should visit the U.S. Census Bureau for a definitive answer.
Location ...
While generally coinciding with the GPS location (latitude/longitude) of Chambers, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Chambers.
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- For the 2010 Census, the location was given as:
- Lat: 42.204733° (or 42°12'17" N)
- Lon: -98.748606° (or -98°44'54" W)
- For the 2000 Census, the location given was:
- Lat: 42.205133° (or 42°12'18" N)
- Lon: -98.748171° (or -98°44'53" W)
- The difference indicates that the U.S. Census Bureau moved the location of the polygon for the 2010 Census 187.3 feet to the southwest<5> of the location that was used in the 2000 Census.
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) have assigned a unique GNIS identifier (#2397598) to Chambers. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Chambers. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
- Lat: 42.204772° (or 42°12'17" N)
- Lon: -98.748524° (or -98°44'54" W)
- The GPS location given for the 2010 Census lies 26.32 feet to the southwest<6> of the point given by the GNIS for Chambers. For more information about this and the relationship of the various Federal Codes, please visit our Misc Page for Chambers.
Miscellaneous Information for Chambers ...
The Federal government has assigned various identifying codes to each community, county and state. At one time or another, the US Census Bureau has used one (or more) of the following identifiers when referring to either Holt County or the village of Chambers:
- The GNIS Codes ...
- The FIPS Codes ...
- An earlier (and largely obsolete) identification method was called the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):
- State Code: 31 (Nebraska)
- County Code: 089 (Holt County)
- Place Code: 08675 (Chambers)
- State & County Code: 31/089 (Nebraska / Holt County)
- State & Place Code: 31/08675 (Nebraska / Chambers)
- Misc. Census Codes ...
- Chambers is located in Census Region #2 (the Midwest Region) and Division #4 (the West North-Central Division).
- The US Postal Service ZIP Code ...
- While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a village like Chambers, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Chambers. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
- The ZIP code for Chambers:68725<7>
- Census ZCTA Codes ...
- The US Census Bureau created statistical entities that they call ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) and these ZCTAs are frequently confused with the ZIP codes that come from the US Postal Service (USPS).
- ZCTAs were first created for the 2000 Census and at that time, they were based upon the USPS ZIP codes. While largely covering the same areas, the boundaries of a ZCTA do not necessarily match the boundaries of a postal ZIP code with the same number. For example, while a postal ZIP code can cross a county or state line, a Census ZCTA can not. They should be treated as separate entities with no correlation between them.
For more information about the various Federal identification codes, please visit our Misc Page for Chambers.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Chambers. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Holt County: www.co.holt.ne.us/
The official website for State of Nebraska: https://www.nebraska.gov/
The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau
The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019. |
| <2> | Every 10 years (eg- 1990, 2000, 2010), the US Census Bureau conducts a Constitutionally-mandated count (or enumeration) of people living within the United States. This count is called a Decennial Census. The last Decennial Census was the 2010 Census, with the next one planned for 2020. |
| <3> | A Housing Unit is a broad term for those places where people live (whether occupied or temporarily vacant), such as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, or an area that is considered as a separate living quarter. Separate living quarters (consisting of one or more rooms) are considered to be those places where people live, sleep and eat separately from others and that have access to the outside (either directly or by a shared hallway). |
| <4> | If you're interested in how the shape of Nebraska's counties, including Holt, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <5> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the 2010 Census location is 141 degrees and a distance of 187.3 feet. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the GNIS point is 122 degrees and a distance of 26.32 feet. |
| <7> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Chambers or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |