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Clarks

Nebraska · 338 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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Clarks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $107,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−9%since 2000
from 361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:338 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3243413593763931990201020202024Clarks
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,537
+107%since 2000
from $15,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+25%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+93%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(352)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(7)
Diversity Score30.1%(99)
Diversity Score
30
+453%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks, Nebraska?

Clarks, Nebraska has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks, Nebraska?

The typical household in Clarks, Nebraska earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarks, Nebraska expensive?

In Clarks, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks, Nebraska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarks, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarks, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of people in Clarks, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarks, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarks, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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