Crab Orchard, Nebraska facts for kids
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Crab Orchard, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Crab Orchard: 725 Rd
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Location of Crab Orchard, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
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48 |
| • Density | 294/sq mi (114.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68332
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-11055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398641 |
Crab Orchard is a small village located in Johnson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 47 people. It is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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History of Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard was officially planned and marked out in 1883. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village got its name from a group of crabapple trees that grew nearby.
Geography of Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 229 | — | |
| 1900 | 258 | 12.7% | |
| 1910 | 274 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 278 | 1.5% | |
| 1930 | 238 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 218 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 120 | −45.0% | |
| 1960 | 103 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 96 | −6.8% | |
| 1980 | 82 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 47 | −42.7% | |
| 2000 | 49 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 38 | −22.4% | |
| 2020 | 46 | 21.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 48 | 26.3% | |
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Crab Orchard in 2010
In 2010, the village had 38 people living in it. There were 21 households and 8 families. The population density was about 237.5 people per square mile. All the residents were White.
About 9.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (52.4%) were made up of single individuals. About 28.6% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 1.81 people.
The average age of people in the village was 55.5 years. About 13.2% of residents were under 18. About 36.8% were 65 years or older. The village had slightly more females (55.3%) than males (44.7%).
Famous People from Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard has been home to a few notable people:
- Roy Barcroft (1902–1969) was an actor. He was born in Crab Orchard.
- Paul Swan (1883–1972) was a dancer and artist. He grew up in Crab Orchard.
See also
In Spanish: Crab Orchard (Nebraska) para niños
