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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarkston

Washington · 7,337 residents · 2.056 sq mi
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Clarkston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,907. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,337
+9%since 1990
from 6,753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,569 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 3,285 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+3%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Clarkston
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,907
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,641 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,673
+65%since 1990
from $8,896 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$472
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
51.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
48.3% rent
2.9
+15%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(6,495)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score15.5%(1,048)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,826)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(188)
Asian0.6%(46)
Diversity Score8.7%(639)
9
−44%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clarkston, Washington?

Clarkston, Washington has about 7,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarkston, Washington?

The typical household in Clarkston, Washington earns about $25,907 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Clarkston, Washington?

About 13.1% 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 20.6% 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 584 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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