Crofton, Nebraska
Crofton: City in Nebraska, USA
About
Crofton is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 726 and a population density of 438 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 661 inhabitants.
The city was created 133 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Crofton
| Population : | 661 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 68730 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 1.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,421 feet / 433 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1892 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:29:35 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 399 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Crofton is located at 42°43'44"N 97°29'44"W (42.7288900, -97.4956200).
Crofton map
- Official Website
Official website of Crofton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Crofton decreased by 9.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 726 | - | census |
| 2011 | 713 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 709 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 698 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 687 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 683 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 679 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 674 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 669 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 663 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 661 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Schools in Crofton
College & universities near Crofton, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219338 | Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | Yankton (SD) | 57078-3899 |
Post offices near Crofton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crofton Post Office | Crofton (NE) | 68730 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Crofton , Maryland census place in Maryland, USA with a population of 27,348 people.
- Crofton , Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 708 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 944 | City in Knox County, Nebraska, United States |
| Wausa | 557 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Verdigre | 523 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Santee | 338 | Human settlement in Santee Indian Reservation, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Niobrara | 336 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Midland | 210 | Township in Merrick County, Nebraska |
| Creighton | 170 | Town in Nebraska |
| Sparta | 88 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Center | 87 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Winnetoon | 64 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Verdel | 30 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bazile Mills | 29 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |