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Crofton, NE
City in Knox County, Nebraska.
Population
902
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,410
ZIP codes
0
Crofton and its ZIP codes
Crofton at a glance
- Crofton is about 55 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,583, 24% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 (47% below Nebraska) and median rent is $488 a month.
Local data for Crofton, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crofton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,583
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$488/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
15.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (548), Irish Americans (187), Norwegian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Crofton.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,269
2,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,815
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.3M
FY 2026, $10,647 per person
How people get to work
Crofton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crofton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
658
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crofton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Crofton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FordyceVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| AtenCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BloomfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Bow ValleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Yankton, SDCity | 13 mi | 8.7 |
| LindyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| St. HelenaVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HartingtonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Bon Homme Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WausaVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WynotVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Tabor, SDTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Mission Hill, SDTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Utica, SDTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MagnetVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| SanteeVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crofton, NE in?
- Crofton is in Knox County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Crofton, NE?
- About 902 people live in Crofton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crofton?
- Nearby places include Fordyce (7.2 mi), Aten (8.1 mi), Bloomfield (12 mi), Bow Valley (13 mi), Yankton, SD (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023