Crofton is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States.

[4] The city was named after Crofton Court, England, the former estate of a railroad promoter.

[5][6] Gavins Point Dam was constructed from 1952 to 1957 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and impounds Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.

33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.