Johnstown, Nebraska facts for kids
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Johnstown, Nebraska
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Village
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Main Street, Johnstown
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Location of Johnstown, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,599 ft (792 m) |
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 88.18/sq mi (34.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69214
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-24740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398308 |
Johnstown is a small village located in Brown County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.
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History of Johnstown
Johnstown was officially started in 1883. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks to this area. The village was named after John Berry, who was one of the first owners of the land where the town was built.
Geography of the Village
Johnstown is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Johnstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 290 | — | |
| 1930 | 229 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 173 | −24.5% | |
| 1950 | 109 | −37.0% | |
| 1960 | 81 | −25.7% | |
| 1970 | 82 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 78 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 48 | −38.5% | |
| 2000 | 53 | 10.4% | |
| 2010 | 64 | 20.8% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −26.6% | |
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The number of people living in Johnstown has changed over many years. In 1920, there were 290 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 47 people.
Johnstown's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 64 people living in Johnstown. These people lived in 29 different homes. About 20 of these homes were families. The village had about 120 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Johnstown in 2010 were White (96.9%). A small number were Asian (1.6%), and some were from two or more races (1.6%).
About 34.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes (58.6%) were married couples. About 10.3% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age of people in Johnstown was 45.5 years old. About 20.3% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 years old or older. More males (57.8%) lived in the village than females (42.2%).
Notable People from Johnstown
Some well-known people have connections to Johnstown:
- Ralph Luther Criswell – He managed the local newspaper in Johnstown.
- Rita Meyer – She served as the state auditor for Wyoming.
See also
In Spanish: Johnstown (Nebraska) para niños
