Crookston, Nebraska facts for kids
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Crookston, Nebraska
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Approaching Crookston from the south via county road
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Location of Crookston, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Cherry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,674 ft (815 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 163.22/sq mi (63.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69212
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-11475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398653 |
Crookston is a small village located in Cherry County, Nebraska, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 71 people call Crookston home.
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When Did Crookston Start?
Crookston began in the year 1885. This happened after a railroad was built through the area.
How Crookston Got Its Name
The village was named after W. T. Crook. He was an important official who worked for the railroad company.
The First Post Office
A post office opened in Crookston in 1886. It is still open and serving the community today.
Where Is Crookston Located?
Crookston is located in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.43 square miles (1.13 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is dry land, with no water.
Who Lives in Crookston?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 373 | — | |
| 1940 | 262 | −29.8% | |
| 1950 | 168 | −35.9% | |
| 1960 | 139 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −38.1% | |
| 1980 | 86 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 99 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 69 | −29.6% | |
| 2020 | 71 | 2.9% | |
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The number of people living in Crookston has changed over the years. In 1930, there were 373 residents. By 2010, the population was 69 people, and it grew slightly to 71 people in 2020.
What Was Crookston Like in 2010?
In 2010, there were 69 people living in Crookston. These people lived in 35 different homes. About 17 of these homes were families.
Population Details
- The village had about 156.8 people per square mile.
- There were 51 housing units, which means places where people could live.
- Most people (89.9%) were White.
- Some residents were Native American (2.9%) or Pacific Islander (1.4%).
- About 5.8% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds.
Households and Families
- About 25.7% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- 40.0% of homes were married couples living together.
- Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (5.7%).
- A small number had a male head of household without a wife (2.9%).
- More than half (51.4%) of the homes were not families.
- Also, 51.4% of all homes had only one person living there.
- About 14.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- The average home had about 1.97 people.
- The average family had about 2.88 people.
Age and Gender in Crookston
The average age of people in the village was 45.8 years old.
- 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 15.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 55.1% of the population was male, and 44.9% was female.
What About Education in Crookston?
Students in Crookston attend schools that are part of the Valentine Community Schools district.
Local Schools
Valentine High School is the main high school for students in this school district.
School District Changes
In 2006, the Crookston Public School district joined with Valentine Community Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Crookston (Nebraska) para niños
