Dwight, Nebraska facts for kids
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Dwight, Nebraska
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Downtown Dwight: 2nd Street
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Location of Dwight, Nebraska
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 Dwight, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Dwight, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 950.21/sq mi (366.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68635
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| 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.
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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:
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| 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% | |
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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
In Spanish: Dwight (Nebraska) para niños
