City

Clarkson, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Colfax County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,211Population
💰$78,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$103,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.9%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate328 (39.3%)
Some College73 (8.8%)
Associates71 (8.5%)
Bachelors212 (25.4%)
Graduate Degree145 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 25.4%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College8.8%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors25.4%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$103,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$533/mo
Total Housing Units563
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
67%
About Clarkson, NE

Clarkson is a city in Nebraska, located in Colfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,211 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Clarkson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,625 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $533 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarkson is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.35%).

Clarkson, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Clarkson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68629 1,211 $78,625 $103,500 $533 1.1% 42.8% 86.1%