Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,714 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 127,795 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grove Hill. The county was created 213 years ago in 1812.
County Snapshot
Clarke County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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Quick Facts about Clarke County
| Population | 127,795 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County |
| Plate code | 16 |
| Area | 3244 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9512,-83.3673 |
| Named for | John Clark |
| Altitude | 282 feet / 86 meters |
| Capital | Grove Hill |
| Establishment | December 10, 1812 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 03:45:10 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clarke County is located at 33°57'4"N 83°22'2"W (33.9511700, -83.3673300). It has 6 neighbors: Choctaw County, Marengo County, Monroe County, Washington County, Wilcox County and Baldwin County.
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The largest city of Clarke County is Winterville with a population of 1,229. Other cities include and Pine Lake population 749. See all Clarke County cities & populated places.
Clarke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Athens | 116,714 | Consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States |
| Winterville | 1,229 | Human settlement in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Pine Lake | 749 | City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States |
Official website of Clarke County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Clarke County increased by 8.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 116,714 | - | census |
| 2011 | 118,229 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119,891 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 120,888 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 120,386 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 123,561 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 124,905 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 126,815 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 127,268 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 128,331 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 127,795 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Clarke County (1)
American missionary worker and journal editor (1834-1919) Martha Loftin Wilson was born in Clarke County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Clarke County, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 23,291 people.
- Clarke County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 15,299 people.
- Clarke County, Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 14,622 people.
- Clarke County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 9,353 people.
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|---|---|---|
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