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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarksville

Arkansas · 7,719 residents · 18.216 sq mi
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Clarksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,548. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,300. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,719
+32%since 1990
from 5,833 in 1990
1990 – 2025
424 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 320 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+1%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Clarksville
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,548
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,634 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,305
+80%since 1990
from $9,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
58.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
41.9% rent
2.5
−5%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,429)
Black4.9%(286)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(150)
Asian0.8%(45)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(6,122)
Black3.4%(264)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,178)
Asian0.4%(32)
Diversity Score40.6%(3,137)
41
+87%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Arkansas?

Clarksville, Arkansas has about 7,719 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clarksville, Arkansas earns about $24,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksville, Arkansas expensive?

In Clarksville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Arkansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksville, Arkansas?

About 20.3% of people in Clarksville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksville, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,886 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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