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Creighton, Nebraska

Coordinates: 42°27′53″N 97°54′26″W / 42.46472°N 97.90722°W / 42.46472; -97.90722
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Creighton, Nebraska
City
Downtown Creighton: north side of Main Street looking west from Chase Avenue
Downtown Creighton: north side of Main Street looking west from Chase Avenue
Location of Creighton, Nebraska
Location of Creighton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°27′53″N 97°54′26″W / 42.46472°N 97.90722°W / 42.46472; -97.90722
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKnox
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Land1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,647 ft (502 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,147
 • Density947.93/sq mi (366.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68729
Area code402
FIPS code31-11230[3]
GNIS feature ID837947[2]
Websitewww.creighton.org

Creighton is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,154 at the 2010 census.[4]

History

Creighton was platted in 1874.[5] It was named in honor of John A. Creighton.[6][7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.21 square miles (3.13 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188010—
18908228,120.0%
190090910.6%
19101,37351.0%
19201,4465.3%
19301,388−4.0%
19401,272−8.4%
19501,40110.1%
19601,388−0.9%
19701,4615.3%
19801,341−8.2%
19901,223−8.8%
20001,2703.8%
20101,154−9.1%
20201,147−0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[10] there were 1,154 people, 538 households and 299 families living in the city. The population density was 953.7 inhabitants per square mile (368.2/km2). There were 599 housing units at an average density of 495.0 per square mile (191.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 538 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age was 47.7 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[3] there were 1,270 people, 559 households and 342 families living in the city. The population density was 1,079.8 inhabitants per square mile (416.9/km2). There were 614 housing units at an average density of 522.0 per square mile (201.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.11% White, 0.39% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 559 households, of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.87.

23.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median household income was $27,763 and the median family income was $38,667. Males had a median income of $25,156 compared with $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,293. About 7.4% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Creighton has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.[11]

Climate data for Creighton, Nebraska
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −1
(31) 		2
(36) 		9
(48) 		17
(62) 		23
(74) 		29
(84) 		31
(88) 		30
(86) 		26
(78) 		18
(65) 		8
(47) 		1
(34) 		16
(61)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −13
(9) 		−10
(14) 		−4
(24) 		2
(36) 		9
(48) 		14
(58) 		17
(62) 		16
(60) 		11
(51) 		3
(38) 		−4
(25) 		−10
(14) 		3
(37)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13
(0.5) 		18
(0.7) 		38
(1.5) 		66
(2.6) 		97
(3.8) 		100
(4.1) 		79
(3.1) 		79
(3.1) 		64
(2.5) 		43
(1.7) 		25
(1) 		18
(0.7) 		620
(24.4)
Source: Weatherbase [12]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Creighton, Nebraska
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Many Area Neb. Counties Lose Population".
  5. ^ "Creighton, Knox County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  6. ^ "Profile for Creighton, NE". ePodunk. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  7. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 88. ISBN 0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  11. ^ Climate Summary for Creighton, Nebraska
  12. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 10, 2013.
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