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Grant, Nebraska
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The Grant Commercial Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Location within Perkins County and Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Perkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,416 ft (1,041 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 1,519.04/sq mi (586.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
69140
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-19910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394965 |
| Website | grantnebraska.com |
Grant is a city in Nebraska, a state in the United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Perkins County, Nebraska. In 2020, about 1,197 people lived there.
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History of Grant
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Grant was planned out in 1886. This happened when a railroad, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, built its tracks to this spot. The city was named after Ulysses S. Grant, who was the 18th President of the United States.
Geography of Grant
The city of Grant covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles (1.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 315 | — | |
| 1900 | 162 | −48.6% | |
| 1910 | 358 | 121.0% | |
| 1920 | 585 | 63.4% | |
| 1930 | 798 | 36.4% | |
| 1940 | 897 | 12.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,091 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,166 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,099 | −5.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,270 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,239 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,225 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,165 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,197 | 2.7% | |
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Grant's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 1,165 people lived in Grant. There were 520 households, which are groups of people living together. About 26% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Grant was 46.4 years old.
- About 23% of the residents were under 18.
- About 25% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (47.6%) and females (52.4%).
Famous People from Grant
- Danielle Anderson: A singer, writer, and ukulele player known by her stage name Danielle Ate The Sandwich.
- Gary Glick: An American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Grant (Nebraska) para niños
