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Dwight, Nebraska
Village
Downtown Dwight: 2nd Street
Downtown Dwight: 2nd Street
Location of Dwight, Nebraska
Location of Dwight, Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska is located in Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska is located in the United States
Dwight, Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Nebraska
County Butler
Township Richardson
Area
 • Total 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,621 ft (494 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 229
 • Density 950.21/sq mi (366.50/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68635
Area code(s) 402
FIPS code 31-14065
GNIS feature ID 2398765

Dwight is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet community. According to the 2020 census, 229 people lived in Dwight.

History of Dwight

Dwight began its story in 1887. This was when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this spot.

Many of the first people who settled here came from a town called Dwight, Illinois. Because of this, they decided to name their new village "Dwight" too.

Geography of the Village

Dwight is a small place in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They reported that the village covers about 0.25 square miles (0.62 square kilometers).

All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.

Population and People

The number of people living in Dwight has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 184
1920 309 67.9%
1930 323 4.5%
1940 294 −9.0%
1950 218 −25.9%
1960 209 −4.1%
1970 224 7.2%
1980 221 −1.3%
1990 227 2.7%
2000 259 14.1%
2010 204 −21.2%
2020 229 12.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

Understanding the 2010 Population Count

In 2010, the census counted 204 people living in Dwight. These people lived in 94 different homes, called households. Out of these, 57 were families.

The village had about 816 people per square mile. There were 108 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Dwight were White.

Households and Families

Out of the 94 households, about 27.7% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 52.1%, were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a female head of household without a husband (6.4%). Even fewer had a male head of household without a wife (2.1%).

About 39.4% of households were not families. This means they might be individuals living alone or roommates. About 33.0% of all households were just one person. Some of these individuals, 12.8%, were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.17 people. The average family had 2.77 people.

Age of Residents

The average age of people in Dwight in 2010 was 46.4 years. About 23.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. A small group, 2.4%, were between 18 and 24 years old.

People aged 25 to 44 made up 21.1% of the population. The largest group, 34.3%, was between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 18.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in Dwight (54.4%) than males (45.6%).

Famous People from Dwight

Some notable individuals have connections to Dwight:

  • Ernest Richard Kouma – He was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest military award in the United States.
  • Ad Liska – He was a professional baseball player.
  • Alfredo Ernest Novak – He became a Roman Catholic bishop.

See also

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