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Clarkson city, Kentucky

City

Population: 1,133 (2023 estimate)

Located in Kentucky , Kentucky

Census Bureau data for Clarkson city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Clarkson city

What is the median household income in Clarkson city?
The median household income in Clarkson city is $28,393 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Clarkson city?
The poverty rate in Clarkson city is 44.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Clarkson city?
$121,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Clarkson city?
The median gross rent in Clarkson city is $575 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Clarkson city residents have a college degree?
12.3% of adults in Clarkson city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,133
Median Income
$28,393
Median Home Value
$121,900
Poverty Rate
44.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$2,717 (+10.6%) Home Value: +$37,700 (+44.8%) Poverty Rate: +14.6 pp (+48.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.9 pp (+30.9%) Unemployment: -1.9 pp (-30.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,133
Median Age 31.0
Female 55.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.7% White (non-Hisp.) 83.6% Black 0.4% Asian 7.1% Two or More 0.3% Other 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $28,393 ±$10,155
-$34,024 vs. state
Per Capita Income $58,427
Median Family Income $28,558
Poverty Rate 44.8%
+33.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 58.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 33.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 15.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
33.8%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
19.7%
$35–50k
6.9%
$50–75k
5.9%
$75–100k
5.6%
$100–150k
8.7%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 447
Owner-Occupied 36.7%
Renter-Occupied 63.3%
Vacancy Rate 12.8%
Median Home Value $121,900
-$70,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent $575
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 11.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 38.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.2%
$50–100k
17.5%
$100–200k
9.8%
$200–300k
14.7%
$300–500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.7%
$500–1k
57.7%
$1–1.5k
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
15.1%
1 vehicle
30.3%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3+
16.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
41.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.4%
2–4 units
6.7%
5–19 units
1.8%
20+ units
9.2%
Mobile home
26.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.7%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
17.4%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 77.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.3%
-14.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 6.4%
Some College / Associate 25.0%
Less Than High School 6.4%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.4%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
-0.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home 3.1%
Self-Employed 1.7%
Government Workers 6.7%
Private For-Profit 91.6%
Industry
Retail
34.4%
Edu/Health
27.4%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Construction
4.5%
Prof. Services
3.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.1%
Public Admin
2.9%
Transportation
2.6%
Finance
1.4%
Occupation
Management
37.7%
Production
32.2%
Sales
15.8%
Food Prep
8.4%
Construction
6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.0 min
Drove Alone 86.1%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 3.1%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 390
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 34.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
14.8%
5–9
5.3%
10–14
9.6%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
3.0%
25–34
17.8%
35–44
18.7%
45–54
4.4%
55–64
4.1%
65–74
3.1%
75–84
6.5%
85+
7.1%
Under 18: 33.2% Working age (18–64): 66.8% 65 and over: 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.5%
With a Disability 22.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.4%
Uninsured 4.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.2%
Has a Computer 85.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 76.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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