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Clarkson, NE
City in Colfax County, Nebraska.
Population
600
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
758
ZIP codes
0
Clarkson and its ZIP codes
Clarkson at a glance
- Clarkson is about 29 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,682 a year, 21% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,500 (65% below Nebraska) and median rent is $488 a month.
Local data for Clarkson, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkson, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,682
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$488/mo
Homeownership
86.3%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (254), Irish Americans (50), Polish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colfax County. PPP loans are for Clarkson.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,118
4,989 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.7M
FY 2026, $5,074 per person
How people get to work
Clarkson, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
398
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
245
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Clarkson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowellsVillage | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| LeighVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CrestonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DodgeVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| StantonCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| SnyderVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MadisonCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| HumphreyCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| SchuylerCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| PilgerVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| RichlandVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| RogersVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| TarnovVillage | 21 mi | 0 |
| WisnerCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| BeemerVillage | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkson, NE in?
- Clarkson is in Colfax County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Clarkson, NE?
- About 600 people live in Clarkson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkson?
- Nearby places include Howells (6 mi), Leigh (6.3 mi), Creston (12 mi), Dodge (12 mi), Stanton (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023