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Clarke County

Virginia · 14,034 residents · 175.958 sq mi
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Clarke County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,244. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,900. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,034
+11%since 2000
from 12,652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+11%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Clarke County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,244
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,601 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,630
+39%since 2000
from $24,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+65%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(12,387)
Black5.3%(742)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(490)
Asian0.9%(121)
Other2.2%(302)
Diversity Score27.2%(3,813)
Diversity Score
27
+34%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Virginia?

Clarke County, Virginia has about 14,034 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clarke County, Virginia earns about $73,244 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 $366,900, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Virginia?

About 29.2% 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 7.3% 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 1,933 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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