Aten, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aten, Nebraska
Unincorporated Community
Aten, Nebraska Location in Nebraska Show map of Nebraska Aten, Nebraska Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Cedar
Founded	1881
Area
• Total	1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2)
• Land	1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
• Total	134
• Density	78.87/sq mi (30.44/km2)
FIPS code	31-02480
GNIS feature ID	2583873

Aten is a small, quiet community in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, meaning the government counts its population for official records.

Where is Aten Located?

Aten is found in the northwestern part of Cedar County. It's right next to the Missouri River. This river also forms the border with the state of South Dakota to the north.

A road called Nebraska Highway 121 goes through Aten. If you drive east for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll reach U.S. Route 81. This spot is also about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Yankton, South Dakota. If you drive west from Aten for about 2 miles (3.2 km), you'll find Gavins Point Dam. This dam holds back the Missouri River, creating a big lake called Lewis and Clark Lake.

Aten's History

Aten was started a long time ago, in 1881. It was named after a person named John Aten, who was the postmaster there. A post office opened in Aten in 1882. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years, but it closed down in 1906.

How Many People Live in Aten?

The number of people living in Aten has changed over the years. The government counts the population every ten years in something called the U.S. Decennial Census.

In 2010, there were 112 people living in Aten. By 2020, the population had grown a bit to 134 people.

See also

In Spanish: Aten (Nebraska) para niños