Craig, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Craig, Nebraska
Village
Main Street in Craig
Location of Craig, Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Burt
Area
• Total	0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2)
• Land	0.28 sq mi (0.74 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,322 ft (403 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	202
• Density	708.77/sq mi (273.95/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68019
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-11090
GNIS feature ID	2398642

Craig is a small village located in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, about 199 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 202 people.

History of Craig

In the 1800s, the land around Craig was home to several Native American groups. These included the Pawnee, Otoe-Missouria, and Omaha people. Many American Indian people lived here when settlers from Europe began arriving in the 1860s.

The village of Craig was started as a place for trains to get water. It was built along the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway. The town was named after William Stewart Craig. He was an early settler who gave the land for the town in the early 1880s. Craig was officially planned out in 1881.

Before the 1920s, Craig's Main Street was a busy place for shops and businesses. But when cars became popular, people could easily drive to bigger towns to shop. This made Main Street less busy. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, Craig faced tough economic times. The First National Bank of Craig closed in 1933.

Craig's Water Tower

Craig's standpipe water tower

Craig has a special water tower that looks like a tall pipe. It was built a long time ago, in the early 1900s. Even though its walls have become thinner over the years, it still works. This tower helps supply water to the entire town.

Geography of Craig

Most of Craig is built on one hillside. From this spot, you can look down over the valley of Bell Creek.

The United States Census Bureau says that Craig covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.

Population and People

Craig's 2010 Census

In 2010, the village of Craig had 199 people living there. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The village had about 710 people per square mile. There were 105 housing units in total.

Most of the people in Craig (91.5%) were White. A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (2.5%), or Asian (0.5%). About 2.0% were from other racial backgrounds, and 3.0% were from two or more races. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

In the homes, about 29.4% had children under 18 living there. About 43.5% were married couples. Some homes had a female head of household (11.8%) or a male head of household (4.7%) without a spouse. About 30.6% of all homes had just one person living there. About 13% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average number of people in a home was 2.34. For families, the average was 2.92 people.

The average age of people in Craig was 46.2 years old. About 23.6% of residents were under 18. About 6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group at 33.1%. About 19.6% of the population was 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (50.3%) were male, and 49.7% were female.

Climate in Craig

Craig has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means there are big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This climate is often called "Dfa" on climate maps.

Notable People from Craig

• Ira J. McDonald – He was a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1941 to 1943. He was born in Craig.
• Nathaniel Dixon – He is known as the founder and CEO of Dixon Builders’ Inc.

See also

In Spanish: Craig (Nebraska) para niños