Overton, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Overton, Nebraska
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Village
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Overton, seen looking eastward from County Road 444 overpass
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Location of Overton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 607 |
| • Density | 1,124.07/sq mi (433.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68834, 68863
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-37770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399600 |
Overton is a small village located in Dawson County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 607 people lived in Overton.
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A Look Back: Overton's History
Overton got its start because of the Union Pacific Railroad. The railroad was built through this area, and the town was first settled in 1873.
Early Settlers: African Canadian Families
Starting in 1879, several African Canadian families moved to the area near Overton. They came from Elgin, Ontario, in Canada. Over five years, families like the Robinsons, Guilds, and Greens moved to Nebraska. They started farms and made new homes here. Many of these families later moved to DeWitty in Cherry County by 1907.
Local Business: The Plectron Company
A company called Plectron began in Overton in 1955. This company made special alert radio receivers. These radios were used by fire departments to get important messages quickly. In the 1980s, Plectron moved its operations to Lexington.
Geography: Where Overton Is Located
Overton is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Demographics: Who Lives in Overton
Demographics is the study of populations. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 255 | — | |
| 1910 | 574 | 125.1% | |
| 1920 | 515 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 600 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 491 | −18.2% | |
| 1950 | 497 | 1.2% | |
| 1960 | 523 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 538 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 633 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 547 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 646 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 594 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 607 | 2.2% | |
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Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 594 people living in Overton. There were 227 households, which are groups of people living together. The village had about 1100 people per square mile.
Most people living in Overton in 2010 were White (95.1%). About 10.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 35.4 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old.
