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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clarkesville

Georgia · 1,151 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Clarkesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,125. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $62,000. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,151
−8%vs 2000
vs 1,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
468 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clarkesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,880 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,110
−35%vs 2000
vs $20,265 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$62,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$240
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
62.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
2.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,113)
Black7.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(285)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,092)
Black4.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score12.7%(146)
13
−45%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.1%
−13.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clarkesville, Georgia?

Clarkesville, Georgia has about 1,151 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarkesville, Georgia?

The typical household in Clarkesville, Georgia earns about $21,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkesville, Georgia expensive?

In Clarkesville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkesville, Georgia?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkesville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkesville, Georgia?

About 15.8% of people in Clarkesville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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