Clarkston is a city located in DeKalb County Georgia. Clarkston has a 2024 population of 14,283. Clarkston is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,733 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarkston is $65,097 with a poverty rate of 29.13%. The median age in Clarkston is 26.6 years: 24.6 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarkston was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,260 | 70.47% |
| Asian | 1,792 | 12.31% |
| White | 1,721 | 11.82% |
| Two or more races | 481 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 296 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Asian
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,888 | 3.74 | 16.5 | 83.5 |
| Married | 1,587 | 5.15 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Non Family | 1,188 | 1.62 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Female | 686 | 4 | 7 | 93 |
| Male | 427 | 3.97 | 25.8 | 74.2 |
4.52
Average Family Size
3.74
Average Household Size
16.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 595 | 7.77% |
| Associates Degree | 524 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,269 | 16.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 507 | 6.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,509 | 32.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 817 | 10.67% |
| Some College | 1,438 | 18.78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,363 | 4,527 | 1,084 |
| White | 1,003 | 961 | 528 |
| Asian | 919 | 493 | 113 |
| 2+ Races | 211 | 205 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 143 | 54 | 21 |
| Other Race | 135 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,542 | $41,907 | $31,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,094 | $0 | $45,700 |
| High School Graduate | $27,712 | $29,124 | $23,801 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,650 | $26,987 | $18,258 |
| Overall | $31,645 | $34,070 | $28,273 |
| Some College | $36,695 | $37,525 | $35,990 |
$31,645
Average Earnings
$34,070
Average Male
$28,273
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.84% of Clarkston residents speak only English, while 49.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 29.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,135 | 3,346 | 33.01% |
| Asian | 1,792 | 596 | 33.26% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 200 | 42.55% |
| White | 1,548 | 51 | 3.29% |
| Other | 295 | 42 | 14.24% |
| Multiple | 481 | 14 | 2.91% |
| Native | 10 | 10 | 100% |
29.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.52%
Male Poverty Rate
30.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarkston is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarkston is Multiple, with 2.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.06% |
| High School | 17.82% |
| Some College | 15.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.12% |
| Male Employed | 15.76% |
| Female Employed | 9.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,673 | $69,661 |
| Households | $46,495 | $65,097 |
| Married Families | $68,511 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,367 | $52,113 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
298
Number of Veterans
220
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 165 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 189 | 3.01% |
| White | 89 | 6.84% |
| Other Race | 11 | 6.11% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 3.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
39.15%
Born in Clarkston
62.92%
Native Born
37.08%
Foreign Born
24.22%
Non Citizen
12.86%
Naturalized
62.92% of Clarkston residents were born in the United States, with 39.15% having been born in Georgia. 24.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,721 | -113 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 13,834 | -112 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 13,946 | -112 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 14,058 | -113 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 14,171 | -112 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 14,283 | -113 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 14,396 | -123 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 14,519 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 14,570 | -163 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 14,733 | 2,055 | 16.21% |
| 2019 | 12,678 | -94 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 12,772 | -67 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 12,839 | -7 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 12,846 | 83 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 12,763 | 144 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 12,619 | 67 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 12,552 | 100 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 12,452 | 196 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 12,256 | 113 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 12,143 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,231 | 1,846 | 34.28% |
| 1990 | 5,385 | 846 | 18.64% |
| 1980 | 4,539 | 1,412 | 45.16% |
| 1970 | 3,127 | -10,594 | -77.21% |