Clarke County, Virginia

Clarke County: county in Virginia, United States

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Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,034 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,622 inhabitants. Its county seat is Berryville. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.

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Location of Clarke County on Virginia map.

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Clarke County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Clarke County

Population 14,622 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Virginia (United States)
Different from Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County
Area 462 km2
Water as percent of area 1.2%
Land as percent of area 98.8%
Latitude & Longitude 39.1123,-77.9967
Named for George Rogers Clark
Capital Berryville
Establishment January 01, 1836
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:30:20 (15th April 2026)
Density 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 4.02% (2010-2020)
Weather 91℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Seal of Clarke County  Virginia seal image
Seal of Clarke County Virginia seal image

Geography

Clarke County is located at 39°6'44"N 77°59'48"W (39.1122600, -77.9967300). It has 6 neighbors: Fauquier County, Frederick County, Loudoun County, Warren County, Berkeley County and Jefferson County.

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The largest city of Clarke County is Berryville with a population of 4,369. Other cities include and Boyce population 629. See all Clarke County cities & populated places.

Clarke County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarke County.

City Name Population Title
Berryville 4,369 Town in Virginia, United States
Boyce 629 Town in Virginia

Weather

91°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
3 to 9 mph SW Wednesday

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

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Official website of Clarke County

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Demographics

The population of Clarke County increased by 4.02% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,034 - census
2011 14,190 1.1% estimation process
2012 14,245 0.39% estimation process
2013 14,253 0.06% estimation process
2014 14,315 0.43% estimation process
2015 14,239 -0.53% estimation process
2016 14,294 0.38% estimation process
2017 14,454 1.11% estimation process
2018 14,511 0.39% estimation process
2019 14,619 0.74% estimation process
2020 14,622 0.02% estimation process
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People born in Clarke County (9)

People born in Clarke County, including wife of Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Custis Lee, politician Walker Brooke, author Arthur Bowie Chrisman, .

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Other places with the same name (4)

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