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Clarkson, Nebraska
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Downtown Clarkson: east side of Pine Street
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Location of Clarkson, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Colfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 810.37/sq mi (312.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68629
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-09200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393542 |
Clarkson is a city in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 658 at the 2010 census.
History
Clarkson was platted in 1886 when it was certain that a new railroad line extended to the site. It was named for T. S. Clarkson, a postal official who helped establish the town's first post office.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km2), all land.
Clarkson is located in northeast Nebraska, three miles west of the junction of Nebraska Highways 15 and 91. Clarkson lies 35 miles southeast of Norfolk; 35 miles northeast of Columbus; 85 miles northwest of Omaha; and 90 miles northwest of Lincoln.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 147 | — | |
| 1900 | 344 | 134.0% | |
| 1910 | 647 | 88.1% | |
| 1920 | 884 | 36.6% | |
| 1930 | 918 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 829 | −9.7% | |
| 1950 | 764 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 797 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 805 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 817 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 699 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 685 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 658 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 641 | −2.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 658 people, 285 households, and 168 families residing in the city. The population density was 832.9 inhabitants per square mile (321.6/km2). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 432.9 per square mile (167.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.
There were 285 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 48.9 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 27.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
Points of interest
- Clarkson Public Library
- Clarkson Historical Museum
- Clarkson Opera House
- Memorial Park
- Bohemian National Garden
- Clarkson City Park
Climate
This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clarkson has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Clarkson, Nebraska | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1 (31) |
3 (37) |
8 (47) |
17 (63) |
23 (73) |
28 (83) |
31 (87) |
29 (85) |
24 (76) |
18 (65) |
8 (47) |
2 (36) |
16 (61) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−9 (15) |
−4 (25) |
3 (37) |
9 (48) |
14 (58) |
17 (63) |
16 (61) |
11 (51) |
4 (39) |
−3 (26) |
−9 (15) |
3 (37) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) |
20 (0.8) |
46 (1.8) |
64 (2.5) |
110 (4.3) |
110 (4.5) |
86 (3.4) |
86 (3.4) |
71 (2.8) |
51 (2) |
30 (1.2) |
18 (0.7) |
710 (27.9) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Clarkson (Nebraska) para niños
