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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarke County

Virginia · 12,652 residents · 175.958 sq mi
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Clarke County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,601. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $156,500. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,652
+5%since 1990
from 12,101 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.6
+12%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Clarke County
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.2%(660)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(916)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(888)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(733)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(498)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.7%(1,359)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.3%(2,318)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.7%(1,988)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.4%(1,446)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(1,024)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(604)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(218)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,601
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,636 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,844
+59%since 1990
from $15,657 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
24.4% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clarke County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(10,968)
Black8.8%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(29)
Asian0.5%(57)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(11,422)
Black6.7%(848)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(185)
Asian0.5%(61)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(619)
Salvadoran2.1%(319)
Puerto Rican0.6%(91)
Bolivian0.5%(72)
Guatemalan0.2%(24)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(60)
Asian Indian0.2%(33)
Chinese0.1%(22)
Korean0.1%(22)
Thai0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German18.2%(2,763)
English15.1%(2,299)
Irish14.5%(2,207)
American13.4%(2,034)
Italian4.6%(704)
Scottish2.5%(378)
Polish1.6%(250)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(245)
French1.5%(231)
Dutch1.4%(207)
Lithuanian1.4%(207)
Welsh1.1%(166)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1%(151)
Canadian0.7%(109)
Austrian0.6%(97)
Hungarian0.5%(82)
British0.5%(73)
Swedish0.4%(67)
Norwegian0.4%(61)
Swiss0.4%(54)
Portuguese0.3%(53)
Russian0.3%(39)
Armenian0.2%(34)
Danish0.2%(31)
Arab0.2%(30)
Egyptian0.2%(30)
Finnish0.2%(25)
Croatian0.1%(21)
Ukrainian0.1%(18)
Greek0.1%(13)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Iranian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 31.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(1,078)
Married64.8%(3,211)
Widowed2.7%(136)
Divorced10.7%(532)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(969)
Married59.4%(3,110)
Widowed11.8%(616)
Divorced10.3%(538)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Virginia?

Clarke County, Virginia has about 12,652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clarke County, Virginia earns about $51,601 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 $156,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Virginia?

About 23.9% 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 6.6% of people in Clarke County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarke County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarke County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 551 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 101.01Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 102Census Tract 103
6 ZIP codes
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