Stratton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Stratton, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Stratton: Bailey Street, looking north
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Location of Stratton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hitchcock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,828 ft (862 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 719.26/sq mi (277.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69043
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-47395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399918 |
Stratton is a small village located in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a population of 310 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Stratton
Stratton began its story around 1881. It started as a train station, also called a depot, for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. This railroad helped connect different parts of the country.
The village was named after Mary Stratton. She was one of the first people to own the land where the town was built.
Geography and Location
Stratton is located in the state of Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Stratton has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 326 | — | |
| 1900 | 225 | −31.0% | |
| 1910 | 367 | 63.1% | |
| 1920 | 509 | 38.7% | |
| 1930 | 663 | 30.3% | |
| 1940 | 630 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 628 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 492 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 481 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 499 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 427 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 396 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −13.4% | |
| 2020 | 310 | −9.6% | |
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Stratton in 2010
In 2010, there were 343 people living in Stratton. These people lived in 168 different homes. About 99 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Stratton were White (95.0%). A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. Some people also identified as being from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Stratton in 2010 was 52.5 years old. About 19.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 31.8%, were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of males and females, with 49.0% male and 51.0% female residents.
Famous People from Stratton
Some notable people have come from Stratton, Nebraska:
- Rita Bell (1893-1992), an American singer.
- Jim Lankas, an American football player.
- George Sauer, an American football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Stratton (Nebraska) para niños
