Clarkson is a city located in Grayson County Kentucky. Clarkson has a 2024 population of 958. Clarkson is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 937 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarkson is $55,617 with a poverty rate of 39.61%. The median age in Clarkson is 31 years: 31.8 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarkson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,044 | 92.14% |
| Asian | 80 | 7.06% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.35% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.26% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 390 | 2.91 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Non Family | 149 | 1.05 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Married | 135 | 4.53 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 92 | 3.57 | 10.9 | 89.1 |
| Male | 14 | 2.71 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
3.89
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
36.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 16.34% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 2.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 5.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 37.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 6.42% |
| Some College | 179 | 25% |
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 | 660 | 540 | 87 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,574 | $68,603 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $0 | $63,250 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $27,955 | $23,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $21,422 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,611 | $28,477 | $24,097 |
| Some College | $23,000 | $43,750 | $0 |
$27,611
Average Earnings
$28,477
Average Male
$24,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.17% of Clarkson residents speak only English, while 3.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 942 | 366 | 38.85% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 76 | 78.35% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
39.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.74%
Male Poverty Rate
42.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarkson is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarkson is White, with 38.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 57.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.21% |
| Some College | 40.21% |
| High School | 36.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 30.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 14.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,558 | $69,128 |
| Households | $28,393 | $55,617 |
| Married Families | $54,219 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,792 | $28,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 7.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
84.29%
Born in Clarkson
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
99.82% of Clarkson residents were born in the United States, with 84.29% having been born in Kentucky. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 985 | 6 | 0.61% |
| 2028 | 979 | 5 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 974 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 969 | 6 | 0.62% |
| 2025 | 963 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 958 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 953 | 7 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 946 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 943 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 937 | 52 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 885 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 881 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 882 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 877 | -3 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 880 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 876 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 875 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 870 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 868 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 872 | 0 | 0% |