City

Clearwater, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Antelope County  ·  Nebraska

👥669Population
💰$64,417Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$109,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate180 (36.5%)
Some College97 (19.7%)
Associates92 (18.7%)
Bachelors47 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree77 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College19.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59%Renter: 41.1%Tenure
Owner59.0%
Renter41.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,417 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$109,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$849/mo
Total Housing Units342
Vacant Units57

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Clearwater, NE

Clearwater is a city in Nebraska, located in Antelope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 669 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Clearwater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,417 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clearwater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $849 per month.

The population of Clearwater is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.72%).

Clearwater, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Clearwater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68726 669 $64,417 $109,800 $849 0.7% 25.2% 59.0%