COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Clarke County

Virginia · 12,101 residents · 175.958 sq mi

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Clarke County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,636. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $104,600.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.3

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 12%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

12,101

−4%vs 2000

vs 12,652 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

69 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 72 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.3

−11%vs 2000

vs 40.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202415K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$34,636

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $51,601 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,657

−37%vs 2000

vs $24,844 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.7%

+2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$104,600

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $156,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$441

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $625 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.2%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.6% in 2000

25.8% rent

Afford Score

3.0

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,422)

Black6.7%(848)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(185)

Asian0.5%(61)

Other0%

Diversity Score20.3%(2,567)

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.6%(10,968)

Black8.8%(1,064)

Hispanic / Latino0.2%(29)

Asian0.5%(57)

Other0.1%(12)

Diversity Score21.8%(2,642)

Diversity Score

+8%vs 2000

vs 20 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.6%

−5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.0%

−7.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.0%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

31.5 min

+26%vs 2000

vs 24.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Virginia?

Clarke County, Virginia has about 12,101 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarke County, Virginia?

The typical household in Clarke County, Virginia earns about $34,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarke County, Virginia expensive?

In Clarke County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Virginia?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Clarke County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarke County, Virginia?

About 8.7% of people in Clarke County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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4 census tracts

Census Tract 101.01 Census Tract 101.02 Census Tract 102 Census Tract 103

6 ZIP codes

ZIP 22611 ZIP 20135 ZIP 22620 ZIP 22663 ZIP 20130 ZIP 22646

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