Clarkesville is a city located in Habersham County Georgia. Clarkesville has a 2024 population of 2,209. It is also the county seat of Habersham County. Clarkesville is currently growing at a rate of 3.47% annually and its population has increased by 15.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,911 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarkesville is $71,711 with a poverty rate of 12.35%. The median age in Clarkesville is 52.1 years: 52.2 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarkesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 78.71% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 9.36% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 8.43% |
| Other race | 53 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 768 | 2.21 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 326 | 3.06 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 308 | 1.12 | 61 | 39 |
| Female | 79 | 2.1 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 55 | 3.38 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 8.01% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 13.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 18.44% |
| High School Graduate | 394 | 27.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 299 | 21.21% |
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 | 1,111 | 960 | 378 |
| Black | 148 | 140 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 109 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 64 | 8 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 4 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,068 | $61,447 | $45,764 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,125 | $72,589 | $27,083 |
| High School Graduate | $22,206 | $25,938 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,458 | $21,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,088 | $37,969 | $27,143 |
| Some College | $24,519 | $33,750 | $22,917 |
$33,088
Average Earnings
$37,969
Average Male
$27,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.68% of Clarkesville residents speak only English, while 7.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,355 | 200 | 14.76% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 7 | 6.03% |
| Multiple | 160 | 7 | 4.38% |
| Black | 122 | 4 | 3.28% |
12.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarkesville is White, with 14.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarkesville is Black, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.26% |
| Some College | 13.18% |
| High School | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,750 | $86,780 |
| Households | $66,316 | $71,711 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,889 | $49,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 94 |
| World War II | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 8.87% |
| Black | 45 | 29.22% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
40.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
57.58%
Born in Clarkesville
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
2.9%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
95.13% of Clarkesville residents were born in the United States, with 57.58% having been born in Georgia. 2.9% 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 | 2,582 | 74 | 2.95% |
| 2028 | 2,508 | 75 | 3.08% |
| 2027 | 2,433 | 75 | 3.18% |
| 2026 | 2,358 | 74 | 3.24% |
| 2025 | 2,284 | 75 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | 2,209 | 74 | 3.47% |
| 2023 | 2,135 | 27 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 2,108 | 217 | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 1,891 | -20 | -1.05% |
| 2020 | 1,911 | 88 | 4.83% |
| 2019 | 1,823 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,831 | 19 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 1,812 | 81 | 4.68% |
| 2016 | 1,731 | 27 | 1.58% |
| 2015 | 1,704 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 1,712 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 1,710 | 13 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,697 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,705 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,711 | 0 | 0% |