Clarkesville, Georgia
Clarkesville: City of Habersham County, Georgia, United States
About
Clarkesville is a city located in the county of Habersham in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,733 and a population density of 269 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,843 inhabitants.
The city was created 204 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Clarkesville
| Population : | 1,843 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Habersham County |
| Postal code : | 30523-4712 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 706 |
| Area : | 6.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,355 feet / 413 meters |
| Capital city : | Clarkesville is capital of Habersham County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:50:36 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 286 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clarkesville is located at 34°36'45"N 83°31'30"W (34.6126000, -83.5248900).
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Official website of Clarkesville
Demographics
The population of Clarkesville increased by 5.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,733 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,711 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,703 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,716 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,718 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,710 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,734 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,812 | 4.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,828 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,821 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,843 | 1.19% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,389 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,107 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,813 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,103 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.6% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 594 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
Clarkesville zip code is 30523.
County name: Habersham, County
fips: 13137
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $541,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,859 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,087 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,513 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,131 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.32 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 92,208 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 103,640 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 355,058 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,373 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $122,804 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $87,233 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,493 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,738 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,527 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,135 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,118 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,195.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.79 |
Other Places in Clarkesville
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People born in Clarkesville (8)
People born in Clarkesville, including journalist Paul Rea, football and baseball player Red Barron, photographer Richard LeSesne, .
List
- Benjamin Purcell (United States Army officer and a state legislator) he was born in 14/02/1928
- Harold Ketron (American football player) he was born in 21/07/1879
- Carter Barron (American football player and theatre executive (1905-1950)) he was born in 30/01/1905
- Tom Jones (American-football player (1909-)) he was born in 01/01/1909
- McKenzie Coan (American Paralympic swimmer) she was born in 14/06/1996
Schools in Clarkesville
College & universities near Clarkesville, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140678 | North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville (GA) | 30523 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clarkesville, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Clarkesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkesvill Post Office | Clarkesville (GA) | 30523 |
Other cities in Habersham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Habersham County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelia | 4,799 | City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States |
| Baldwin | 3,477 | City in Banks and Habersham counties, Georgia, United States |
| Raoul | 2,558 | Census-designated place in Habersham County, Georgia |
| Demorest | 2,143 | City in Habersham County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Mount Airy | 1,280 | Town in Habersham County, Georgia, United States |
| Tallulah Falls | 172 | Town in Habersham and Rabun Counties, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Clarkesville distances to largest Georgia cities
