Crookston is a village in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
History
Crookston got its start in the year 1885, following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for W. T. Crook, a railroad official.
A post office was established in Crookston in 1886, and remains in operation.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 69 people, 35 households, and 17 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 51 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 89.9% White, 2.9% Native American, 1.4% Pacific Islander, and 5.8% from two or more races.
There were 35 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.4% were non-families. 51.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the village was 45.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.9% were from 25 to 44; 39% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census Valentine High School is the sole comprehensive high school of the school district.
In 2006 Crookston Public School school district merged into Valentine Community Schools.