Clarkesville, Georgia Population 2022
Clarkesville is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. Clarkesville has a 2020 population of 1,800. It is also the county seat of Habersham County. Clarkesville is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually but its population has increased by 4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,717 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Clarkesville Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Clarkesville Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,454 | 221 | 15.20% |
| Black | 121 | 72 | 59.50% |
| Multiple | 30 | 20 | 66.67% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 6.33% |
| Black | 6 | 5.31% |
Clarkesville Veterans by Education
3.70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,800 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 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% |