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Clarksville

Virginia · 1,300 residents · 2.911 sq mi
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Clarksville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,300
−2%since 2000
from 1,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.7
+14%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Clarksville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,549
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,915
+60%since 2000
from $20,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(911)
Black20.7%(269)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian3%(39)
Other1.1%(14)
Diversity Score53.9%(700)
Diversity Score
54
+6%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
58.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksville, Virginia?

Clarksville, Virginia has about 1,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksville, Virginia?

The typical household in Clarksville, Virginia earns about $60,549 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksville, Virginia?

About 38.4% 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 9.8% of people in Clarksville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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