Loma, Nebraska Explained

Loma, Nebraska
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Nebraska
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Nebraska
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Nebraska
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Butler
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:54
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1637
Coordinates:41.1281°N -96.9419°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:830833

Loma is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2000 census, the community had a population of 54.[1]

History

Loma was named by the railroad, and it is possibly derived from a Spanish name meaning "little hill".[2]

Demographics

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 54 people, 18 households, and 13 families residing in the community. There are 20 housing units. The racial makeup of the community was 100.00% White.

In the media

Loma was featured in the 1995 comedy film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar as the fictional village of Snydersville, Nebraska.[4]

Notes and References

  1. All Census Bureau information is for Census blocks 1104-06 and 1109 in Block Group 1, Census Tract 9878 in Butler County, as Loma is not a census-designated place.
  2. Book: Nebraska Place-Names . University of Nebraska Press . Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. . 1960 . 30. 0803250606 .
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  4. Web site: When John Leguizamo Fixed Up My Hometown . Esquire . March 24, 2014 . 31 July 2014 . Benes, Ross.