Clinton, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clinton, Nebraska
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Village
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Clinton, seen from the southwest along
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Location of Clinton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,744 ft (1,141 m) |
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| • Total | 38 |
| • Density | 404.26/sq mi (156.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69343
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-09655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398583 |
Clinton is a small village located in Sheridan County, Nebraska, in the United States. It was named after Clinton, Iowa. In 2010, about 41 people lived there.
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How Clinton Began
Clinton started in the 1880s. This was when the Fremont, Elkhorn, & Missouri Valley Railroad built tracks to the area. Even though people lived there, Clinton did not officially become a village until 1920.
Where is Clinton Located?
Clinton is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.24 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Clinton?
The number of people living in Clinton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 157 | — | |
| 1940 | 119 | −24.2% | |
| 1950 | 36 | −69.7% | |
| 1960 | 46 | 27.8% | |
| 1980 | 80 | — | |
| 1990 | 33 | −58.7% | |
| 2000 | 30 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 41 | 36.7% | |
| 2020 | 38 | −7.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 41 people living in Clinton. These people lived in 19 different homes, and 13 of these were families. The village had about 21 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Clinton were White (75.6%). A small number were African American (2.4%) or Native American (2.4%). About 19.5% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. A small group (2.4%) were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
In 2010, about 15.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (68.4%) were married couples living together. About 26.3% of homes had just one person living in them. Some of these single-person homes (21.1%) were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Clinton in 2010 was 55.5 years. About 14.6% of residents were under 18. A large portion, 43.9%, were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.7%) were male, and 46.3% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (Nebraska) para niños
