State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
735.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.39% (-7)
Growth Since 2010
4.27% (74)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Clarkesville, Georgia Population 2021
1,807
Clarkesville is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Habersham County. With a 2020 population of 1,807, it is the 253rd largest city in Georgia and the 8003rd largest city in the United States . Clarkesville is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually but its population has increased by 4.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,733 in 2010. Clarkesville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Clarkesville has a population density of 735 people per square mile.
The average household income in Clarkesville is $57,954 with a poverty rate of 18.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $694 per month, and the median house value is $142,900. The median age in Clarkesville is 37.6 years, 36.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
Clarkesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarkesvillewas:
- White: 90.08%
- Black or African American: 7.87%
- Two or more races: 1.71%
- Asian: 0.34%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Clarkesville, Georgia is 1,807 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,821.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,733.
Clarkesville, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,580 | 90.08% |
| Black or African American | 138 | 7.87% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.34% |
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Clarkesville Population by Race
Clarkesville Population Pyramid $2021
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Clarkesville Population by Age
Clarkesville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 709 | 2.31 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 307 | 1.13 | 45.3 |
| Married | 283 | 3.18 | 76.7 |
| Female | 109 | 3.23 | 35.8 |
| Male | 10 | 3.7 | 50 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
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Clarkesville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 316 | 25.20% |
| Some College | 264 | 21.05% |
| Associates Degree | 106 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 230 | 18.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 212 | 16.91% |
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Clarkesville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Clarkesville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,128 | 1,002 | 414 |
| Black | 72 | 72 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Clarkesville Educational Attainment by Race
Clarkesville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Clarkesville Language by Age
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Clarkesville Language
95.85% of Clarkesville residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
Clarkesville Language
Clarkesville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,454 | 221 | 15.20% |
| Black | 121 | 72 | 59.50% |
| Multiple | 30 | 20 | 66.67% |
18.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.98%
Male Poverty Rate
23.50%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Clarkesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarkesville is Multiple, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarkesville is White, with 15.20% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.04%.
Clarkesville Poverty
Clarkesville Poverty Rate by Education
Clarkesville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Clarkesville Married by Age and Sex
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Clarkesville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Clarkesville Marital Status by Race
Clarkesville Marital Status
Clarkesville Veterans by War
Clarkesville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 6.33% |
| Black | 6 | 5.31% |
Clarkesville Veterans by Race
Clarkesville Veterans by Education
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3.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Clarkesville Veterans by Education
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52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Clarkesville Employment by Age
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Clarkesville Employment by Race
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Clarkesville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.69%
Born in Clarkesville
95.84%
Native Born
4.16%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.84% of Clarkesville residents were born in the United States, with 61.69% having been born in Georgia. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Clarkesville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,807 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 1,814 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 1,821 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 1,828 | 16 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 1,812 | 78 | 4.50% |
| 2016 | 1,734 | 24 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 1,710 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 1,718 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,716 | 13 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 1,703 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,711 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,717 | 0.00% |