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Clearwater

Nebraska · 327 residents (2025 est.) · 0.368 sq mi
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Clearwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $88,000. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−19%since 2000
from 384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+41%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:327 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2222763303834371990201020202024Clearwater
2024312
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,897
+187%since 2000
from $12,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+8%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+54%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(379)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score7.8%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+496%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clearwater, Nebraska?

Clearwater, Nebraska has about 312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clearwater, Nebraska?

The typical household in Clearwater, Nebraska earns about $60,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clearwater, Nebraska expensive?

In Clearwater, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Clearwater, Nebraska?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clearwater, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clearwater, Nebraska?

About 15.1% of people in Clearwater, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clearwater, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Clearwater, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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