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Clarkesville

Georgia · 1,911 residents · 2.458 sq mi
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Clarkesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,911
+53%since 2000
from 1,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−12%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Clarkesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,444
+40%since 2000
from $20,265 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−16%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,544)
Black5.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(130)
Asian1.6%(31)
Other9.6%(184)
Diversity Score47.9%(916)
Diversity Score
48
+110%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkesville, Georgia?

Clarkesville, Georgia has about 1,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkesville, Georgia?

The typical household in Clarkesville, Georgia earns about $53,333 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 $156,700, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkesville, Georgia?

About 34.3% 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 15.6% of people in Clarkesville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkesville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkesville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 760 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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