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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarksville

Indiana · 21,400 residents · 10.04 sq mi
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Clarksville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,473. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,400
+8%since 1990
from 19,833 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,131 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,975 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.3
+4%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Clarksville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,473
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,372 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,315
+68%since 1990
from $12,127 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $379 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(18,907)
Black3.7%(735)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(226)
Asian0.4%(75)
Diversity Score13.8%(2,728)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(19,059)
Black5.5%(1,177)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(599)
Asian0.9%(200)
Diversity Score21.9%(4,682)
Diversity Score
22
+59%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Indiana?

Clarksville, Indiana has about 21,400 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Indiana?

The typical household in Clarksville, Indiana earns about $35,473 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksville, Indiana expensive?

In Clarksville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Indiana?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksville, Indiana?

About 8.1% of people in Clarksville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,567 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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