Dannebrog is a village in Howard County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Dannebrog had a population of 273. The town became well known for being routinely featured on the CBS Sunday Morning segments by resident Roger Welsch.
History
The first settlement at Dannebrog was made in 1871 by a colony of Danes from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The word "Dannebrog" is the Danish name for the flag of Denmark.
The railroad was extended to Dannebrog in 1886.
Historic sites
Columbia Hall is a historic building of the Danish Brotherhood in America.
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 303 people, 129 households, and 77 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 156 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 91.7% White, 1.7% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.
There were 129 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 34.1% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 3.05.
The median age in the village was 42.5 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census