Lorton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Lorton, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Lorton: Cypress Street
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Location of Lorton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Otoe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 35 |
| • Density | 813.95/sq mi (317.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68382
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-29175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398477 |
Lorton is a small village located in Otoe County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a rich history. In 2020, the village had a population of 35 people.
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A Look Back at Lorton's History
Lorton was first established in 1881. Back then, it had a different name: Delta.
However, there was already another train station called Delta on the same railroad line. To avoid confusion, the town's name was changed to Lorton in 1892.
Where is Lorton Located?
Lorton is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.11 square kilometers (or 0.04 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Lorton?
The number of people living in Lorton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 115 | — | |
| 1920 | 102 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 74 | −27.5% | |
| 1940 | 65 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 75 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 58 | −22.7% | |
| 1970 | 47 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 47 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 61 | 29.8% | |
| 2000 | 39 | −36.1% | |
| 2010 | 41 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 35 | −14.6% | |
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Lorton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 41 people living in Lorton. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 12 of these were families. Everyone living in the village at that time was identified as White.
About 23.5% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Most households (64.7%) were married couples living together. Some homes (29.4%) had people living alone.
The average age of people in Lorton in 2010 was about 50.5 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. Around 17.1% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.7%) were male, and 46.3% were female.
Learning in Lorton
Students in Lorton attend schools that are part of the Johnson County Central Public Schools district. Before 2007, Lorton was part of the Nemaha Valley Schools. However, Nemaha Valley Schools later joined with Johnson County Central Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Lorton (Nebraska) para niños
