Elk Creek, Nebraska facts for kids
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Elk Creek, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Elk Creek
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Location of Elk Creek, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
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| • Density | 515/sq mi (197/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68348
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-14975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398802 |
Elk Creek is a small village located in Johnson County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 67 people lived there.
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History of Elk Creek
Elk Creek started around 1873. This was after the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad built tracks through the area. The village got its name from a nearby stream, also called Elk Creek. This stream was named because people used to see elk there a long time ago.
Mining for Rare Earth Minerals
Since the 1970s, there has been talk about mining special metals near Elk Creek. These metals are called rare earth minerals. In 2011, people became interested again in digging deep for these minerals. They include metals like scandium and titanium. These metals are important for making many modern technologies.
Geography of Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the village is about 0.34 square kilometers (0.13 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Elk Creek
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 139 | — | |
| 1890 | 216 | 55.4% | |
| 1900 | 347 | 60.6% | |
| 1910 | 240 | −30.8% | |
| 1920 | 218 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 260 | 19.3% | |
| 1940 | 199 | −23.5% | |
| 1950 | 176 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 170 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 151 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 144 | −4.6% | |
| 1990 | 116 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 112 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 98 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −29.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 67 | −31.6% | |
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The population of Elk Creek has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 139 people. The population grew to 347 by 1900. After that, the number of people living in Elk Creek slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 67 people.
Education in Elk Creek
Students in Elk Creek attend schools that are part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Elk Creek (Nebraska) para niños
