Clearwater, Nebraska facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clearwater, Nebraska
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Village
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Grain bins and welcome signs at northern edge of Clearwater
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| Nickname(s):
Fullwater, Nebraska
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Location of Clearwater, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Antelope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 320 |
| • Density | 869.57/sq mi (335.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68726
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-09445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397643 |
Clearwater is a small village located in Antelope County, Nebraska, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 320 people live there.
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History of Clearwater
Clearwater was started in 1881. This happened when the railroad tracks reached this area. The village got its name because the water in the nearby creek was very clear.
Geography and Location
Clearwater is a small place. It covers about 0.37 square miles (0.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Clearwater (Demographics)
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Clearwater has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from 1890 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 215 | — | |
| 1900 | 198 | −7.9% | |
| 1910 | 414 | 109.1% | |
| 1920 | 479 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 504 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 568 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 472 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 418 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 398 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 409 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 401 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 384 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 419 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 320 | −23.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, 419 people lived in Clearwater. There were 157 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people (93.1%) were White. About 11.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households (35.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the village was about 31.9 years old. About 32.2% of the people were under 18. Also, 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
Climate in Clearwater
Clearwater has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and they can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Education in Clearwater
In 2020, the Clearwater school district joined with others to form Summerland Public Schools. Before this, Clearwater was part of Nebraska Unified School District 1.
See also
In Spanish: Clearwater (Nebraska) para niños
