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Clarkston

Georgia · 14,756 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Clarkston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,105. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,525 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,500. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
14,756
+104%since 2000
from 7,231 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,998 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 3,919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.6
+2%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024Clarkston
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,105
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,436 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,107
−1%since 2000
from $14,304 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $759 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
14.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
85.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+51%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(1,253)
Black55.1%(3,987)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(333)
Asian12.4%(900)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.1%(5,072)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(1,199)
Black64.3%(9,491)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(549)
Asian19.4%(2,866)
Other3.5%(523)
Diversity Score66.4%(9,799)
Diversity Score
66
−5%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
52.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkston, Georgia?

Clarkston, Georgia has about 14,756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkston, Georgia?

The typical household in Clarkston, Georgia earns about $40,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkston, Georgia expensive?

In Clarkston, Georgia, the median home is worth about $151,500, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkston, Georgia?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkston, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkston, Georgia?

About 30.8% of people in Clarkston, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkston, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkston, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,371 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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

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