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Census Data for Tarnov

Population ...

The most recent Census Estimate<1> was for 2019 and it gave Tarnov a population of 46 people.

The last Decennial Census<2> was in 2010, which gave Tarnov a population of 46 people.

The village of Tarnov is located in Platte County. The 2010 Census gave Platte County; a population of 32,237 people. This means that Tarnov had 0.14% of the county's total population, making it Platte's 8th most populous community.

At the same time, Nebraska had a population of 1,826,341 people.

Area ...

The 2010 Census shows that the sampling area for Tarnov has a total area of 0.03 square miles [0.1 km²].

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    • When the Census Bureau conducts a census for a village like Tarnov, 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 Tarnov reflect the sampling area. Since the shape of the sampling area and the actual boundaries of Tarnov 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:   41° 36' 53"   (or 41.61°)
    • Lon:   -97° 30' 8"   (or -97.5°)
    • 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, Tarnov had 26 Housing Units<3> and with its population of 46 people, this averages 1.77 people per Housing Unit.

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    • The 2010 Census shows Tarnov had a land area of 0.03 square miles [0.1 km²]. This translates to 812 Housing Units per square mile [313.7 housing units/km²].
    • From the Census of 2000: Tarnov had 31 Housing Units, a population of 63 people and a land area of 0.03 square miles [0.1 km²]. This gives a density of 2.03 people per Housing Unit and 1,041 Housing Units per square mile [402.3 housing units/km²].
    • Note: Repeating the caution above (under Population Density), be aware that when comparing Housing Units between the 2010 Census and the 2000 Census, there were changes in the sampling area for Tarnov and you need to be careful when comparing numbers between the censuses. More information about the changes can be found in the section called Census-to-Census Observations ... (see below).

Platte County ...

The community of Tarnov is located in Platte County<4>.

The county had a population of 32,237 people at the 2010 Census. With it's population of 46 people, Tarnov represented 0.14% of the county's total.

In addition, where the village of Tarnov has a population density of 1,437 people per square mile [555 people/km²], Platte County averages 47.83 people per square mile [18.47 people/km²].

For more information, please visit our Census Page for Platte County.

Census-to-Census Observations ...

Introduction ...

When the Census Bureau takes a census count (or enumeration) for Tarnov, 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 Tarnov. 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 Tarnov 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 Tarnov, the latitude and longitude given by the Census Bureau actually indicates the GPS location of the polygon for Tarnov.

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    • For the 2010 Census, the location was given as:
    • Lat:   41.614799°   (or 41°36'53" N)
    • Lon:   -97.502478°   (or -97°30'8" W)
    • For the 2000 Census, the location given was:
    • Lat:   41.614893°   (or 41°36'53" N)
    • Lon:   -97.503162°   (or -97°30'11" W)
    • The difference indicates that the U.S. Census Bureau moved the location of the polygon for the 2010 Census 189.6 feet to the east<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 (#2399955) to Tarnov. This identifier also marks a GPS point on the map, and that point lies within the boundaries of Tarnov. The GNIS point has been mapped to the latitude/longitude:
    • Lat:   41.614722°   (or 41°36'52" N)
    • Lon:   -97.502517°   (or -97°30'9" W)
    • The GPS location given for the 2010 Census lies 30.02 feet to the north<6> of the point given by the GNIS for Tarnov. For more information about this and the relationship of the various Federal Codes, please visit our Misc Page for Tarnov.

Miscellaneous Information for Tarnov ...

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 Platte County or the village of Tarnov:

  • The GNIS Codes ...
    • The current system of identification is called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). The following GNIS codes relate to Tarnov:
    • GNIS ID for Tarnov: 2399955
    • GNIS ID for Platte County: 835892
    • GNIS ID for State of Nebraska: 1779792
  • The FIPS Codes ...
    • An earlier (and largely obsolete) identification method was called the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS):
    • State Code: 31 (Nebraska)
    • County Code: 141 (Platte County)
    • Place Code: 48410 (Tarnov)
    • State & County Code: 31/141 (Nebraska / Platte County)
    • State & Place Code: 31/48410 (Nebraska / Tarnov)
  • Misc. Census Codes ...
    • Tarnov 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 Tarnov, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Tarnov. 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 Tarnov:68642<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 Tarnov.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tarnov. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Platte County: www.plattecounty.net/

The official website for State of Nebraska: 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 Platte, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the 2010 Census location is 259 degrees and a distance of 189.6 feet.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the GNIS point is 339 degrees and a distance of 30.02 feet.
<7>When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tarnov or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).









 

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