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Clarkson

Nebraska · 658 residents · 0.791 sq mi
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Clarkson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,596. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $57,900. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−4%since 2000
from 685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
+19%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5726557398229051990201020202024Clarkson
2024600
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,596
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,726 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,453
+79%since 2000
from $14,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(638)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(42)
Diversity Score
6
+95%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkson, Nebraska?

Clarkson, Nebraska has about 658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Clarkson, Nebraska earns about $52,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkson, Nebraska expensive?

In Clarkson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkson, Nebraska?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkson, Nebraska?

About 5.7% of people in Clarkson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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