Clarkson, Nebraska

Clarkson, Nebraska
City
Downtown Clarkson: east side of Pine Street
Location of Clarkson, Nebraska
Coordinates: 41°43′24″N97°07′17″W / 41.72333°N 97.12139°W / 41.72333; -97.12139
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Colfax
Area [1]
• 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 [2]	1,526 ft (465 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	641
• Density	810.37/sq mi (312.75/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68629
Area code	402
FIPS code	31-09200
GNIS feature ID	2393542 [2]

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. ^[3] It was named for T. S. Clarkson, a postal official who helped establish the town's first post office. ^{[4] [5]}

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km²), all land. ^[6]

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

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] 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.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 685 people, 311 households, and 185 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.3 inhabitants per square mile (385.8/km²). There were 366 housing units at an average density of 533.9 per square mile (206.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White, 0.73% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 311 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $26,726, and the median income for a family was $36,094. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,189. About 6.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

County government

Colfax County is governed by three county commissioners who are elected by popular vote to four-year terms. Colfax County belongs to the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District along with 12 other counties.

Municipal government

Clarkson, a second-class city, is governed by a mayor-council form of government who are elected to four-year terms.

Fire protection

Fire protection in the community is provided by a 34-member volunteer fire department. The Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection for areas outside the community limits. The rescue squad has two units staffed by 25 EMTs and nine first responders.

Law enforcement

Clarkson utilizes the Colfax County Sheriff’s Department for its law enforcement.

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. ^[9]

Climate data for Clarkson, Nebraska
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °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)
Average low °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 [10]

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clarkson, Nebraska
3. "Clarkson, Colfax County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 57.
5. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 44. ISBN   0803250606.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved October 16, 2013.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.
9. Climate Summary for Clarkson, Nebraska
10. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 9, 2013.

External links

• http://www.ci.clarkson.ne.us/