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Clarkson, NE


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Clarkson, Nebraska

Clarkson, Nebraska is 65 miles SW of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 69 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Colfax county. The population of the city is 685.

The People and Families of Clarkson

In Clarkson, about 64% of adults are married. Adults in Clarkson are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Clarkson.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarkson had a median family income of $36,094.

Clarkson Housing

Of the housing in Clarkson, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Clarkson are lower than most places in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Clarkson, 80% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size. Clarkson features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Clarkson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyClarkson Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Clarkson Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clarkson, NE

Comparing Clarkson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built11
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