Danbury, Nebraska facts for kids
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Danbury, Nebraska
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Village
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Danbury railroad depot, now a museum,
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Location of Danbury, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Red Willow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,490 ft (760 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 246.91/sq mi (95.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69026
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-12105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398677 |
Danbury is a small village located in Red Willow County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 80 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of America.
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History of Danbury
Danbury got its name from a town in Connecticut. The first person in charge of the mail, called the postmaster, came from Danbury, Connecticut. A post office opened here in 1888. Ten years later, in 1898, Danbury officially became a village.
Where is Danbury?
Danbury is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.84 square kilometers (or 0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Who Lives in Danbury?
The number of people living in Danbury has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 219 | — | |
| 1910 | 268 | 22.4% | |
| 1920 | 293 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 321 | 9.6% | |
| 1940 | 236 | −26.5% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −7.6% | |
| 1960 | 185 | −15.1% | |
| 1970 | 137 | −25.9% | |
| 1980 | 143 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 109 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 101 | −20.5% | |
| 2020 | 80 | −20.8% | |
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Danbury's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 101 people living in Danbury. These people lived in 50 different homes. About 31 of these homes were families. Most people living in the village were White.
Many different types of households made up the village. About 22% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half, 56%, were married couples living together. Some homes, 38%, were individuals living alone. About 12% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Danbury was about 48 years old. About 22% of residents were under 18. Around 24% were 65 years or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Danbury (Nebraska) para niños
