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Clarksville

Arkansas · 9,381 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 $32,842. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,381
+22%since 2000
from 7,719 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
−3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,842
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,548 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,970
+35%since 2000
from $16,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
48.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(6,122)
Black3.4%(264)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(1,178)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(3,137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(5,500)
Black3.9%(369)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(2,306)
Asian7.5%(706)
Other3.6%(341)
Diversity Score71.6%(6,718)
Diversity Score
72
+76%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Arkansas?

Clarksville, Arkansas has about 9,381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Clarksville, Arkansas earns about $32,842 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Arkansas?

About 15.3% 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 20.5% 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 3,548 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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

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