Nebo, Kentucky

Nebo, Kentucky
City
Nebo Community Center
Location of Nebo in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°23′4″N 87°38′29″W
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Hopkins
Incorporated	1861
Named for	Mount Nebo
Area
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	404 ft (123 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	211
• Density	850.81/sq mi (328.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	42441
Area code(s)	270 & 364
FIPS code	21-55092
GNIS feature ID	0499206

Nebo is a home rule-class city in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 204 as of 2024

Notable Places

The Nebo Community Center (Old Nebo School)

The Nebo Community Center is the place where virtually all community events are held (not including church events)

Various Fundraisers have been held, notably the fundraising for the playground found next to the community center. (according to Thomas Reed, a resident and local in Nebo, Ky)

a recent example would be The yard sale fundraiser for The Union Cemetery (According to the City of Nebo Facebook group)

it has also participated in Disaster Relief efforts for The tornado outbreak of December 2021 by organizing and distributing various donated goods.

The Nebo Christian Church

The Nebo Christian Church, owned and operated by Siblings, Howard and Carol Crowe.

Hosts various public events, and is well known throughout the community

The Nebo Baptist Church

The Nebo Baptist Church is larger and better funded than The Nebo Church, and also holds community events, including a trunk or treat event every Halloween.

The vast majority of Churchgoers attend there

Billy Neils Gas Station and Tires

Owned by Magistrate, Billy Neil. is the only gas station, and one of the few local businesses that are still active in the town. sells gas, as well as various jams and snacks.

shows up on google maps as "Nebo Tire Services Center"

The Blue Mushroom

A Gift Shop that sells various homemade trinkets.

History

Nebo was established by pioneer and merchant Alfred Townes in 1840. It was named for the Biblical Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. The city incorporated in 1861.

Geography

Nebo is located in northwestern Hopkins County at 37°23′4″N 87°38′29″W (37.384425, -87.641429). U.S. Route 41A passes through the center of Nebo, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Madisonville, the county seat, and west 7 miles (11 km) to Providence.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Nebo has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.64 km²), all land.

Demographics

Demographics Overview (2024)

according to the most recent information from the site, World Population Review

Nebo has an average household income of $84,173.00 USD

The Poverty Rate is 21.18%, which is roughly 44 people (~43.8426).

The Median age is 45.1 years. (46.4M, 43.8F)

the following is directly taken from World Population Review

"" According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nebo was:

• White: 82.76%
• Two or more races: 10.34%
• Black or African American: 6.4%
• Native American: 0.49%
• Asian: 0%
• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
• Other race: 0%

""

for more information on demographics, please visit World Population Review

(Editors note: The average income is not necessarily representative of the wealth of the region, as many of the people living in this area are wealthy farmers. for instance The Crowe Family, who owns significant amounts of the farmland found there. they also run and own The Nebo Christian Church)

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Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	174		—
1890	183		5.2%
1900	237		29.5%
1910	298		25.7%
1920	265		−11.1%
1930	329		24.2%
1940	272		−17.3%
1950	282		3.7%
1960	338		19.9%
1970	274		−18.9%
1980	269		−1.8%
1990	227		−15.6%
2000	220		−3.1%
2010	236		7.3%
2020	211		−10.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 220 people, 84 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density was 877.9 inhabitants per square mile (339.0/km²). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 371.1 per square mile (143.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 84 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,458 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,117. None of the families and 3.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 19.4% of those over 64.

(Editors note: I Left this in here because it was good, i just wanted to add an updated version with a different source above it)

Economy

The Western Kentucky Speedway, a dirt track, is located just southeast of Nebo on Happy Lane.

External links

• Media related to Nebo, Kentucky at Wikimedia Commons