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Clarkson

Kentucky · 933 residents · 1.064 sq mi
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Clarkson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,146. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 10% 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 $78,100. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
933
+18%since 2000
from 794 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
877 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5507569631K1K1990201020202024Clarkson
2024865
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,146
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,682
+24%since 2000
from $11,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
59.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(863)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score10.3%(96)
Diversity Score
10
+309%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkson, Kentucky?

Clarkson, Kentucky has about 933 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkson, Kentucky?

The typical household in Clarkson, Kentucky earns about $26,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkson, Kentucky expensive?

In Clarkson, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkson, Kentucky?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkson, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkson, Kentucky?

About 27.4% of people in Clarkson, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkson, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkson, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 314 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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