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CITY · 2010 ACS

Clarkson

New York · 4,358 residents · 9.109 sq mi
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Clarkson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $129,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
4,358
−2%vs 2011
vs 4,438 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
478 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 487 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−2%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,643
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,448
−1%vs 2011
vs $23,647 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.359 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $129,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $534 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.6% in 2011
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,260)
Black2.6%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(39)
Asian0.5%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,967)
Black2.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino3%(131)
Asian1.4%(59)
Other0.7%(29)
Diversity Score17.8%(774)
Diversity Score
18
+83%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 21.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
49.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkson, New York?

Clarkson, New York has about 4,358 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkson, New York?

The typical household in Clarkson, New York earns about $59,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkson, New York expensive?

In Clarkson, New York, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkson, New York?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkson, New York?

About 5.9% of people in Clarkson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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