Clatonia, Nebraska facts for kids
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Clatonia, Nebraska
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Clatonia seen from the east along Nebraska Highway 41
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Location of Clatonia, Nebraska
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 Clatonia, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Clatonia, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Gage |
| Township | Clatonia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 949.46/sq mi (366.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68328
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-09270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397635 |
Clatonia is a small village located in Gage County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, 263 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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Clatonia's History
Clatonia became an official town in 1892. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach the area. However, a group of German settlers had already made their homes there around 1869. The village got its name from Clatonia Creek, which flows nearby. The name Clatonia is thought to come from Henry Clay, a famous American statesman. Clatonia was officially recognized as a village in 1893.
Clatonia's Geography
Clatonia is a small village that covers a total area of about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Clatonia's Population Changes
The number of people living in Clatonia has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 233 | — | |
| 1920 | 239 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 242 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −19.8% | |
| 1950 | 192 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 203 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 224 | 10.3% | |
| 1980 | 273 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 296 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 275 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 231 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 263 | 13.9% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 231 people living in Clatonia. These people lived in 109 different homes. The village had about 825 people per square mile.
Many types of families and individuals lived in Clatonia. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was 46.2 years. Slightly more than half of the population (52.8%) were male, and 47.2% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Clatonia (Nebraska) para niños
