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Chapman, NE
Village in Merrick County, Nebraska.
Population
290
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
650
ZIP codes
0
Chapman and its ZIP codes
Chapman at a glance
- Chapman is about 25 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Chapman, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merrick County. PPP loans are for Chapman.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,619
2,349 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,908
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$64.2M
FY 2026, $8,367 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chapman, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
435
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
54
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chapman, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Chapman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarquetteVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PhillipsVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcherCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| OverlandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Central CityCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand IslandCity | 13 mi | 30.1 |
| AuroraCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| HordvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| PalmerVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| GiltnerVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HamptonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| AldaVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| PolkVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| DoniphanVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| St. PaulCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chapman, NE in?
- Chapman is in Merrick County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Chapman, NE?
- About 290 people live in Chapman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chapman?
- Nearby places include Marquette (7.9 mi), Phillips (9 mi), Archer (10 mi), Overland (10 mi), Central City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023