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.
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Clarke County at a glance
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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 | 07:16:23 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Rain Showers 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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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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Clarke County increased by 9.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 116,714 | - | census |
| 2011 | 118,229 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 119,891 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 120,888 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 120,386 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 123,561 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 124,905 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 126,815 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 127,268 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 128,331 | 0.84% | 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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