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Clarksville

Virginia · 1,139 residents · 2.911 sq mi
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Clarksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,300. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
−14%since 2000
from 1,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.5
+13%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clarksville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,040
+7%since 2000
from $20,546 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+76%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(943)
Black26.6%(354)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(678)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(811)
Black25.7%(293)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.4%(586)
Diversity Score
51
+1%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Virginia?

Clarksville, Virginia has about 1,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Virginia?

The typical household in Clarksville, Virginia earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksville, Virginia expensive?

In Clarksville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $143,300, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Virginia?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksville, Virginia?

About 14.7% of people in Clarksville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 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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