Sutton, Nebraska

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Sutton, Nebraska
City
Downtown Sutton: Saunders Avenue, looking north
Downtown Sutton: Saunders Avenue, looking north
Location of Sutton, Nebraska
Location of Sutton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°36′24″N 97°51′31″W / 40.60667°N 97.85861°W / 40.60667; -97.85861Coordinates: 40°36′24″N 97°51′31″W / 40.60667°N 97.85861°W / 40.60667; -97.85861
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyClay
Area
[1]
 • Total1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2)
 • Land1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,680 ft (512 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total1,502
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,434
 • Density823.66/sq mi (318.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
68979
Area code(s)402
FIPS code31-47955[4]
GNIS feature ID0833966[5]

Sutton is a city in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,502 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

Sutton was laid out in 1871 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.[6] It was named after the town of Sutton, Massachusetts.[7]

Geography[edit]

Sutton is located at 40°36′24″N 97°51′31″W / 40.60667°N 97.85861°W / 40.60667; -97.85861 (40.606739, -97.858723).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18901,541—
19001,365−11.4%
19101,70224.7%
19201,603−5.8%
19301,540−3.9%
19401,403−8.9%
19501,353−3.6%
19601,252−7.5%
19701,3618.7%
19801,4164.0%
19901,353−4.4%
20001,4476.9%
20101,5023.8%
2019 (est.)1,434[3]−4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,502 people, 612 households, and 414 families living in the city. The population density was 754.8 inhabitants per square mile (291.4/km2). There were 666 housing units at an average density of 334.7 per square mile (129.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 0.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 4.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.6% of the population.

There were 612 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,447 people, 586 households, and 407 families living in the city. The population density was 853.4 people per square mile (328.6/km2). There were 650 housing units at an average density of 383.3 per square mile (147.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.07% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 1.52% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.80% of the population.

There were 586 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $34,830, and the median income for a family was $42,273. Males had a median income of $28,452 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,683. About 6.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ "Sutton, Clay County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
  7. ^ Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 43. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-06-24.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links[edit]

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