Clarkson, Kentucky
Clarkson: Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Clarkson is a city located in the county of Grayson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 875 and a population density of 315 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 887 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clarkson
| Population : | 887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Grayson County |
| Postal code : | 42726 |
| Area : | 2.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:20:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 319 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clarkson is located at 37°29'43"N 86°13'17"W (37.4953300, -86.2213600).
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Demographics
The population of Clarkson increased by 1.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 875 | - | census |
| 2011 | 871 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 872 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 875 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 879 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 881 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 880 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 883 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 883 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 886 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 887 | 0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 46,451 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 41,553 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 49,075 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 41,667 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 57.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 8.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 28.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 43.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,012 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
Clarkson zip code is 42726.
County name: Grayson, County
fips: 21085
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 38.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $405,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,324 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $704 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,454 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 16,021 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 151,221 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 451,802 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,614 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,528 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,417 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,097 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,774 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 921 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,240 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,746 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 287 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,654 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 12,164.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.43 |
People born in Clarkson (2)
People born in Clarkson, including United States federal judge Ronald Edward Meredith, businessman Woodrow Wilson Skirvin, .
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Schools in Clarkson
College & universities near Clarkson, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156648 | Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown (KY) | 42701-3081 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clarkson, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Clarkson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson Post Office | Clarkson (KY) | 42726 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Clarkson , New York city in New York, United States of America with a population of 6,924 people.
- Clarkson , Nebraska City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 630 people.
Other cities in Grayson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grayson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leitchfield | 6,819 | City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Caneyville | 603 | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Concord | 31 | City in Kentucky, United States |
