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Clarksville

Indiana · 21,724 residents · 10.04 sq mi
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Clarksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,427. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $110,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,724
+2%since 2000
from 21,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,164 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Clarksville
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,427
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,473 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,870
−2%since 2000
from $20,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(19,059)
Black5.5%(1,177)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(599)
Asian0.9%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(4,682)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(17,783)
Black5.4%(1,178)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(2,056)
Asian0.7%(150)
Other1.7%(380)
Diversity Score38.3%(8,320)
Diversity Score
38
+75%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Indiana?

Clarksville, Indiana has about 21,724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Indiana?

The typical household in Clarksville, Indiana earns about $39,427 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 $110,600, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Indiana?

About 14.2% 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 17.1% 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 1,891 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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