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A town of 502, settled in 1868.
1.9% of working residents work locally in Chapman Township, below both the Nebraska town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Chapman Township. Chapman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 209 in 1900, a peak of 371 in 1970, 260 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1899 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chapman Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Chapman Township.
35% of Chapman Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hail, followed by inland flooding at 28%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Chapman Township had 133 jobs in 2023, up 51 from 2013. For most workers, Chapman Township is a place to come home to: only 2% work in town. The share of residents in Chapman Township who live below the poverty line is 4.7%, below both Nebraska’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%); what’s more, its income of the median household stands at $54,000.
| Chapman Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The range runs from 14° on a January night to 87° on a July afternoon, with about 28 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Chapman Township, 15% smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults here: 18% have been diagnosed with depression, 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Chapman Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 31% | 36% |
| What stands out | Chapman Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| More adults with arthritis | 28.1% | 24% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Chapman Township’s trail network density stands at 0.1 miles per square mile. Among 57 Nebraska towns, just 4 have a lower share of conserved land than Chapman Township.
| Chapman Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Chapman Township
About 2 of every 100 Chapman Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Chapman Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Chapman is a village in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 260 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island metropolitan area.
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Chapman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.