Swanton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Swanton, Nebraska
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Main Street in Swanton, July 2017
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Location of Swanton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
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73 |
| • Density | 375/sq mi (144.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68445
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-48060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399941 |
Swanton is a small village located in Saline County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 75 people lived there.
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Where is Swanton Located?
Swanton is found at coordinates 40°22′45″N 97°4′48″W / 40.37917°N 97.08000°W. This means it is at 40.379298 degrees north and -97.080011 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
A Look Back: Swanton's History
Swanton was first called Morris. It was founded in 1883 when the railroad reached this spot. However, there was another town named Morris in Nebraska. To avoid confusion, the village was renamed Swanton. It got its new name from the nearby Swan Creek.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 184 | — | |
| 1900 | 268 | 45.7% | |
| 1910 | 285 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 276 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 238 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 233 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 203 | −12.9% | |
| 1960 | 190 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 160 | −15.8% | |
| 1980 | 131 | −18.1% | |
| 1990 | 145 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 106 | −26.9% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −12.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 73 | −22.3% | |
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Swanton's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 94 people lived in Swanton. These people lived in 46 households, and 28 of these were families. The village had about 470 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Swanton were White, making up 95.7% of the population. About 4.3% of the people were from two or more races. A small number, 2.1%, were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 46 years old.
- 19.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 3.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%) in the village.
Education in Swanton
Students in Swanton attend schools that are part of Tri County Public Schools. This school district was created in 1966. It brought together several smaller school districts.
Famous People from Swanton
- Willard Schmidt was born in Swanton. He won a gold medal in basketball at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. He graduated from Swanton High School in 1928.
See also
In Spanish: Swanton (Nebraska) para niños
