Clarksville is a city located in Johnson County Arkansas. Clarksville has a 2024 population of 9,679. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. Clarksville is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,363 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarksville is $55,550 with a poverty rate of 24.44%. The median age in Clarksville is 34.5 years: 33.9 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarksville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,413 | 78.03% |
| Two or more races | 640 | 6.74% |
| Asian | 542 | 5.71% |
| Other race | 498 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 321 | 3.38% |
| Native American | 84 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,721 | 2.35 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 1,584 | 3.04 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 1,394 | 1.13 | 25.3 | 74.7 |
| Female | 543 | 2.7 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 200 | 4.36 | 35 | 65 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 8.24% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 859 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 2,393 | 39.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 541 | 8.86% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 18.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,298 | 3,818 | 802 |
| Hispanic | 1,279 | 911 | 313 |
| 2+ Races | 279 | 230 | 89 |
| Other Race | 266 | 122 | 42 |
| Asian | 245 | 103 | 0 |
| Black | 165 | 113 | 0 |
| Native American | 53 | 41 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $49,545 | $102,901 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,909 | $64,360 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $29,323 | $29,990 | $23,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,904 | $27,447 | $20,368 |
| Overall | $32,287 | $33,750 | $31,330 |
| Some College | $29,941 | $36,979 | $28,636 |
$32,287
Average Earnings
$33,750
Average Male
$31,330
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.79% of Clarksville residents speak only English, while 23.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,541 | 1,203 | 21.71% |
| Hispanic | 2,195 | 565 | 25.74% |
| Black | 241 | 146 | 60.58% |
| Asian | 526 | 123 | 23.38% |
| Multiple | 619 | 120 | 19.39% |
| Native | 84 | 23 | 27.38% |
| Other | 480 | 12 | 2.5% |
24.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.56%
Male Poverty Rate
27.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarksville is Black, with 60.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarksville is Other, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.36% |
| High School | 20.13% |
| Some College | 15.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.84% |
| Female Employed | 13.83% |
| Male Employed | 7.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,771 | $69,420 |
| Households | $37,848 | $55,550 |
| Married Families | $54,236 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,460 | $27,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
444
Number of Veterans
421
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 6.08% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 12.21% |
| Black | 36 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.76%
Born in Clarksville
83.59%
Native Born
16.41%
Foreign Born
12.55%
Non Citizen
3.86%
Naturalized
83.59% of Clarksville residents were born in the United States, with 56.76% having been born in Arkansas. 12.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,074 | 79 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 9,995 | 79 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 9,916 | 79 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 9,837 | 79 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 9,758 | 79 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 9,679 | 79 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 9,600 | 38 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 9,562 | 50 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 9,512 | 149 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 9,363 | -366 | -3.76% |
| 2019 | 9,729 | -42 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 9,771 | 171 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 9,600 | 118 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 9,482 | 74 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 9,408 | 45 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 9,363 | 13 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 9,350 | 75 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 9,275 | 57 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 9,218 | 17 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 9,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,719 | 1,886 | 32.33% |
| 1990 | 5,833 | 596 | 11.38% |
| 1980 | 5,237 | 621 | 13.45% |
| 1970 | 4,616 | 697 | 17.79% |
| 1960 | 3,919 | -424 | -9.76% |
| 1950 | 4,343 | 1,225 | 39.29% |
| 1940 | 3,118 | 87 | 2.87% |
| 1930 | 3,031 | -7,043 | -69.91% |