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Clarks

Nebraska · 344 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Clarks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,100. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344
−5%since 2000
from 361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243413593763931990201020202024Clarks
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,498
+49%since 2000
from $15,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−2%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(297)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9%(31)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other3.3%(11)
Diversity Score30.3%(104)
Diversity Score
30
+458%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarks, Nebraska?

Clarks, Nebraska has about 344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarks, Nebraska?

The typical household in Clarks, Nebraska earns about $51,250 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Clarks, Nebraska?

About 13.8% 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 24.2% 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 30 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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