Carleton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Carleton, Nebraska
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Village
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Carleton, July 2017
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Location of Carleton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Thayer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
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91 |
| • Density | 119.0/sq mi (45.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68326
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-07975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397555 |
Carleton is a small village located in Thayer County, Nebraska, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, 94 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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Carleton's History
Carleton was founded in 1872. This happened when a railroad line was built through the area. The village was named after Carleton B. Emory. He was the son of one of the first people to settle in the region.
Where is Carleton?
Carleton is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Carleton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 274 | — | |
| 1890 | 458 | 67.2% | |
| 1900 | 309 | −32.5% | |
| 1910 | 393 | 27.2% | |
| 1920 | 350 | −10.9% | |
| 1930 | 363 | 3.7% | |
| 1940 | 350 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 291 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 207 | −28.9% | |
| 1970 | 163 | −21.3% | |
| 1980 | 160 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 144 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 136 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 91 | −33.1% | |
| 2020 | 92 | 1.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 91 | 0.0% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts all its people. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how many people live in different places. It also tells us about their ages and backgrounds.
Carleton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 91 people lived in Carleton. These people lived in 40 different homes. Most of the people (96.7%) were White. A small number (1.1%) were African American. About 2.2% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many homes (55%) were married couples living together. Some homes (10%) had a female head of the house without a husband. A very small number (2.5%) had a male head of the house without a wife. About 25% of homes had children under 18 living there.
The average age of people in Carleton was about 49.5 years old. This means many adults live in the village. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 24.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Famous Faces from Carleton
- Roy Hitt was a baseball player who came from Carleton. He played professionally, which is a big achievement for someone from a small village!
See also
In Spanish: Carleton (Nebraska) para niños
