Grafton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Grafton, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Grafton: Washington Avenue, looking north
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Location of Grafton, Nebraska
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 Grafton, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Grafton, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Fillmore |
| Township | Grafton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,680 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 107 |
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107 |
| • Density | 306/sq mi (118.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68365
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-19455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398184 |
Grafton is a small village located in Fillmore County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 107 people lived there.
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History of Grafton
Grafton was started in 1874. It was probably named after a town called Grafton, Massachusetts. The name was also chosen to fit with the other towns along the new Burlington & Quincy Railroad line. This train line went west from Lincoln. The towns were named in alphabetical order, like Berks, Crete, Dorchester, Exeter, Fairmont, and then Grafton.
Geography of Grafton
Grafton is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.90 square kilometers (0.35 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Grafton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 287 | — | |
| 1910 | 353 | 23.0% | |
| 1920 | 324 | −8.2% | |
| 1930 | 284 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 240 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 159 | −33.7% | |
| 1960 | 171 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −25.1% | |
| 1980 | 185 | 44.5% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 152 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 106 | −15.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 107 | −15.1% | |
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People in Grafton: 2010 Census
In 2010, the village of Grafton had 126 people. There were 62 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 35 were families.
Most people in Grafton were White, making up 99.2% of the population. A small number, 0.8%, were African American.
About 14.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 43.5%, were married couples. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (6.5%) or a father (6.5%). About 35.5% of households were individuals living alone. Almost 18% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Grafton was 52 years old.
- 16.7% of residents were under 18.
- 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 13.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 42.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 22.2% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
See also
- For more information in Spanish: Grafton (Nebraska) para niños
