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CITY · 2020 ACS

Clarkson

New York · 4,694 residents · 9.109 sq mi
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Clarkson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $162,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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

4,694
−1%since 2019
from 4,749 in 2019
2010 – 2024
515 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 521 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.8
+7%since 2019
from 39.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024Clarkson
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,050
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,192 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$33,117
−1%since 2019
from $33,357 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
13.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $158,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$846
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $856 in 2019
US average: $1,124
67.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
32.7% rent
2.7
+4%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(4,197)
Black4.5%(212)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(235)
Asian1.9%(91)
Other0.3%(14)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,050)
Black2.5%(116)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(215)
Asian1.5%(70)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.1%(990)
21
−21%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
24.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−2%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
87.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
59.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkson, New York?

Clarkson, New York has about 4,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clarkson, New York earns about $61,050 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkson, New York?

About 42.6% 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 13.5% of people in Clarkson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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