Denton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Denton, Nebraska
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Denton, Nebraska
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Location of Denton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 1,549.18/sq mi (596.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68339
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398713 |
| Website | http://lancaster.ne.gov/denton/ |
Denton is a small village located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area. In 2020, about 189 people lived there.
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Discovering Denton's Past
Denton was started in 1871. This happened when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad built its tracks to this spot. The village was named after Daniel M. Denton. He was the first person to own the land where the town now stands. Denton officially became a village in 1913. This means it got its own local government.
In 1930, a big fire sadly burned down many buildings in the village. This made things even harder for local businesses. They were already struggling because of the stock market crash that happened just a year before.
Where is Denton Located?
Denton is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.739530 degrees North and 96.844914 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Denton covers a total area of about 0.12 square miles (0.32 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Denton's Population Story
The population of Denton has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census counts:
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| 1920 | 145 | — | |
| 1930 | 114 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 126 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 101 | −19.8% | |
| 1960 | 94 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 60.6% | |
| 1980 | 164 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 161 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 189 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 190 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −0.5% | |
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A Snapshot from 2010
At the time of the 2010 census, there were 190 people living in Denton. These people lived in 82 different homes, and 51 of these were families. The average age of people in the village was about 37.6 years old.
About 24.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females, with 51.1% being male and 48.9% female.
Interesting Places in Denton
One important place in Denton is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. A seminary is a school where people study to become priests.
See also
In Spanish: Denton (Nebraska) para niños
