Poole is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the CDP was 19 at the 2010 census.[4]

Poole, Nebraska
Census-designated place
Poole
Coordinates: 40°58′47″N 98°58′11″W
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Buffalo
Area [1]
• Total	2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2)
• Land	2.70 sq mi (7.00 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation	2,040 ft (620 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22
• Density	8.15/sq mi (3.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68869
Area code	308
FIPS code	31-39835[2]
GNIS feature ID	0832314[3]

History

Poole was founded circa 1889.[5] It was named for rancher W. W. Poole.[6] A post office was established at Poole in 1906, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1982.[7]

Geography

Poole is located in northern Buffalo County on the north side of the South Loup River. The nearest incorporated community is Ravenna, 6 miles (10 km) to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Poole CDP has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.1 km²), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²), or 1.80%, is water.[4]

Demographics

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