Overton, Nebraska
Overton: Village in Nebraska, USA
About
Overton is a village located in the county of Dawson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 594 and a population density of 424 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 564 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Overton
| Population : | 564 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dawson County |
| Area : | 1.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,320 feet / 707 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:44:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 68863 |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Overton is located at 40°44'19"N 99°32'15"W (40.7386200, -99.5376100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Overton decreased by 5.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 594 | - | census |
| 2011 | 587 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 585 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 583 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 582 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 578 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 572 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 570 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 570 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 567 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 564 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,346 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,784 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,108 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,916 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,232 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
Overton zip code is 68863.
County name: Dawson, County
fips: 31047
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,005 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $709 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,947 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 38,884 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,459,527 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 344,434 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,335 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $42,906 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,360 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,294 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 551 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 68 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,140 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 85 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,063 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,138.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.73 |
People born in Overton (1)
Charles C. Edwards was born in Overton
Schools in Overton
College & universities near Overton, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181215 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney (NE) | 68849-1212 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Overton, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| MCK | McCook | 101 Norris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Overton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Post Office | Overton (NE) | 68863 |
| Elm Creek Post Office | Elm Creek (NE) | 68836 |
| Lexington Post Office | Lexington (NE) | 68850 |
| Miller Post Office | Miller (NE) | 68858 |
| Sumner Post Office | Sumner (NE) | 68878 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Overton , Texas city in Texas, USA with a population of 2,503 people.
- Overton , Pennsylvania township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania with a population of 236 people.
Other cities in Dawson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,109 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Cozad | 3,715 | City in Nebraska |
| Gothenburg | 3,424 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Sumner | 218 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Farnam | 164 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Eddyville | 93 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
