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Clarkston

Washington · 7,189 residents (2025 est.) · 2.056 sq mi
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Clarkston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $253,500. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,191
−2%since 2000
from 7,337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,498 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,189 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Clarkston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,152
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,907 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,829
+103%since 2000
from $14,673 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+6%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,826)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(188)
Asian0.6%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(639)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,888)
Black2.3%(165)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(338)
Asian3.4%(243)
Other7.7%(557)
Diversity Score40%(2,874)
Diversity Score
40
+359%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarkston, Washington?

Clarkston, Washington has about 7,191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarkston, Washington?

The typical household in Clarkston, Washington earns about $54,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarkston, Washington expensive?

In Clarkston, Washington, the median home is worth about $253,500, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkston, Washington?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarkston, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarkston, Washington?

About 20.7% of people in Clarkston, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarkston, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarkston, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 438 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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