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Denton, Nebraska
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Denton, Nebraska
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Location of Denton, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 1,549.18/sq mi (596.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68339
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-12770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398713 |
| Website | http://lancaster.ne.gov/denton/ |
Denton is a village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 189 at the 2020 census.
History
Denton was established in 1871 when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Daniel M. Denton, the original owner of the town site. Denton was incorporated in 1913. In 1930, a fire burned down many buildings in the village, creating an even worse environment for the already-struggling businesses following the stock market crash a year prior.
Geography
Denton is located at 40°44′22″N 96°50′42″W / 40.73944°N 96.84500°W (40.739530, -96.844914).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 145 | — | |
| 1930 | 114 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 126 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 101 | −19.8% | |
| 1960 | 94 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 151 | 60.6% | |
| 1980 | 164 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 161 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 189 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 190 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −0.5% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 190 people, 82 households, and 51 families in the village. The population density was 1,583.3 inhabitants per square mile (611.3/km2). There were 86 housing units at an average density of 716.7 per square mile (276.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 1.1% African American, 1.1% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6%.
Of the 82 households 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.7% of households were one person and 8.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the village was 37.6 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
Point of interest
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary is located there.
See also
In Spanish: Denton (Nebraska) para niños
