Clarkson, Nebraska
City · Population 638 · #165 in Nebraska
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About Clarkson
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Clarkson is a tiny community, home to 638 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Clarkson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 808 residents per square mile.
📰 Clarkson News Today
- Upcoming 42nd Street closure near Clarkson Tower University of Nebraska Medical Center · Aug 17
- This Nebraska college is offering expedited degrees journalstar.com · Aug 17
- NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase Nebraska Examiner · Jun 16
- As Nebraska Medicine-Clarkson deal closes, NU Regents make Omaha nonprofit equal partner Nebraska Public Media · Jun 29
- Clarkson/Leigh High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clarkson Unique
- Positioned in northern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Clarkson Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clarkson
- Clarkson City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clarkson
- CLARKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CLARKSON JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)638
Rank in state#165 of 528
Land area0.79 sq mi
Density808/sq mi
Coordinates41.7234, -97.1215