Crofton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Crofton, Nebraska
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Downtown Crofton: 2nd Street
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Location of Crofton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (440 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 1,181.25/sq mi (456.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68730
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-11440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 837950 |
Crofton is a small city located in Knox County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 756 people lived there. It's a friendly community in the northeastern part of the state.
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History of Crofton
Crofton was officially planned and laid out in 1892. The city got its name from Crofton Court in England. This was the old home of someone who helped build railroads in the area.
A big project near Crofton was the building of Gavins Point Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built this dam between 1952 and 1957. It created Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River. The dam is about 10 miles north of Crofton.
Geography and Location
Crofton is located in a part of Nebraska that is all land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.64 square miles (1.66 square kilometers).
Crofton's Climate
Crofton experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather changes quite a bit throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 610 | — | |
| 1920 | 811 | 33.0% | |
| 1930 | 733 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 600 | −18.1% | |
| 1950 | 630 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 604 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 677 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 948 | 40.0% | |
| 1990 | 820 | −13.5% | |
| 2000 | 754 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 726 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 756 | 4.1% | |
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Who Lives in Crofton?
In 2010, there were 726 people living in Crofton. These people lived in 319 different homes. Most people in Crofton are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian.
About 28.5% of homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Crofton was about 43 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Also, about 22.2% of residents were 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Crofton (Nebraska) para niños
