Clarkson, Nebraska facts for kids
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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 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Population
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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 small city located in Colfax County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 641 people, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back at Clarkson's History
Clarkson started as a town in 1886. This happened because a new railroad line was planned to come through the area. The city was named after T. S. Clarkson. He was a postal official who helped set up the first post office in the town.
Exploring Clarkson's Geography
Clarkson is located in the northeastern part of Nebraska. It covers an area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is found three miles west of where Nebraska Highways 15 and 91 meet. Clarkson is also about 35 miles southeast of Norfolk. It is 35 miles northeast of Columbus. Larger cities like Omaha are 85 miles northwest, and Lincoln is 90 miles northwest.
Who Lives in Clarkson?
| 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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Population Facts from 2010
In 2010, there were 658 people living in Clarkson. These people lived in 285 different homes. About 168 of these homes were families.
Most people in Clarkson were White (98.3%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Clarkson was about 49 years old. About 20% of the people were under 18. Also, about 28% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Fun Places to Visit in Clarkson
Clarkson has several interesting spots for visitors and locals:
- Clarkson Public Library
- Clarkson Historical Museum
- Clarkson Opera House
- Memorial Park
- Bohemian National Garden
- Clarkson City Park
Understanding Clarkson's Climate
Clarkson has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the city experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
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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) |
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See also
In Spanish: Clarkson (Nebraska) para niños
