Creston, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Creston, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Creston: Pine Street, March 2014
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Location of Creston, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 874.40/sq mi (337.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68631
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-11300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398648 |
Creston is a small village located in Platte County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 181 people lived there.
History of Creston
Creston was first planned out in 1886. This happened when a railroad, called the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad, was built through the area. The village got its name "Creston" because it was built on a high spot, like the crest of a hill.
Many of the first people who settled and built up Creston were from Germany. The town officially became a village in 1890. This meant it had its own local government.
Geography of Creston
Creston is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Creston is about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Creston has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1890 | 200 | — | |
| 1900 | 337 | 68.5% | |
| 1910 | 338 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 381 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 346 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 302 | −12.7% | |
| 1950 | 228 | −24.5% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −22.4% | |
| 1970 | 171 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 210 | 22.8% | |
| 1990 | 220 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 215 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 203 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −10.8% | |
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Creston in 2010
In 2010, the village of Creston had 203 people living there. These people lived in 89 different homes. Most of the people living in Creston were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 30% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes were made up of married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About 18% of the homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Creston in 2010 was about 38.5 years old. This means that about 29% of the residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older. The rest were adults between 18 and 64. Slightly more than half of the people in Creston were female.
See also
In Spanish: Creston (Nebraska) para niños
