Clarksville, TN-KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

328,626

1.76% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

31.9

1.59% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

0.0348% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,210

6.47% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$229,400

10.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

132,152

1.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Clarksville, TN-KY had a population of 329k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $66,210. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Clarksville, TN-KY grew from 322,949 to 328,626, a 1.76% increase and its median household income grew from $62,188 to $66,210, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clarksville, TN-KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.82%), White (Hispanic) (3.72%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.68%).

None of the households in Clarksville, TN-KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Clarksville, TN-KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clarksville, TN-KY are Austin Peay State University (2,421 degrees awarded in 2022), Hopkinsville Community College (1,124 degrees), and Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville (187 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Clarksville, TN-KY was $229,400, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Clarksville, TN-KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clarksville, TN-KY was 2 cars per household.

Clarksville, TN-KY borders Central City, KY, Madisonville, KY, Murray, KY, and Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN.

About the photo: Briarwood, Clarksville, Tennessee

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Population & Diversity

Clarksville, TN-KY is home to a population of 329k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.29% of Clarksville, TN-KY residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2023, there were 3.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Clarksville, TN-KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19.1k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Clarksville, TN-KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Clarksville, TN-KY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clarksville, TN-KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clarksville, TN-KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
209k ± 574
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59.6k ± 1.38k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
19.1k ± 1.53k

9.71%

Hispanic Population

31.9k people

9.71% of the people in Clarksville, TN-KY are hispanic (31.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clarksville, TN-KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
113,097 ± 11,233 people
India
36,070 ± 6,498 people
Guatemala
29,528 ± 5,749 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky and Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 113,097 Kentucky and Tennessee residents, followed by India with 36,070 and Guatemala with 29,528.

Foreign-Born Population

5.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

4.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

15.8k people

As of 2023, 5.29% of Clarksville, TN-KY residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clarksville, TN-KY was 4.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clarksville, TN-KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
20,085 ± 1,670
Gulf War (1990s)
7,323 ± 682
Vietnam
5,095 ± 429

Clarksville, TN-KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clarksville, TN-KY employs 132k people. The largest industries in Clarksville, TN-KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,047 people), Manufacturing (16,935 people), and Retail Trade (16,136 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($68,969), and Public Administration ($57,344).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

132k

2023 Value

± 3,402

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clarksville, TN-KY grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 130k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clarksville, TN-KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,749 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,335 people), and Management Occupations (12,047 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clarksville, TN-KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky and Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k

2023 Value

± 3,402

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Clarksville, TN-KY grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 130k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clarksville, TN-KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,047 people), Manufacturing (16,935 people), and Retail Trade (16,136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clarksville, TN-KY, though some of these residents may live in Clarksville, TN-KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,627

Median earning men ± $1,194

$34,660

Median earning women ± $1,367

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,441), Information ($73,009), and Public Administration ($62,725).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($58,042), Public Administration ($50,309), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,575).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

370
Other Services (except Public Administration)
354
Retail Trade
305
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$815k
Manufacturing
$618k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$456k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky and Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.745%).

Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Marsha Blackburn, and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky and Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky and Tennessee is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Clarksville, TN-KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.3%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.3%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.745%)
Independent Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky and Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky and Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, Marsha Blackburn, and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Kentucky and Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky and Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky and Tennessee

Kentucky and Tennessee is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky and Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Clarksville, TN-KY awarded 4,011 degrees. The student population of Clarksville, TN-KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,599 male students and 7,412 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clarksville, TN-KY are White (2,455 and 61.6%), followed by Black or African American (822 and 20.6%), Hispanic or Latino (322 and 8.08%), and Two or More Races (220 and 5.52%).

The largest universities in Clarksville, TN-KY by number of degrees awarded are Austin Peay State University (2,421 and 60.4%), Hopkinsville Community College (1,124 and 28%), and Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville (187 and 4.66%).

The most popular majors in Clarksville, TN-KY are General Studies (460 and 11.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (343 and 8.55%), and Registered Nursing (252 and 6.28%).

The median tuition cost in Clarksville, TN-KY for a public four year colleges is $6,816 for in-state students and $12,360 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clarksville, TN-KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 12,011 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 12,011 students enrolled in Clarksville, TN-KY, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,609 records, of which 61.9% were women and 38.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
94 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
165 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
150 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clarksville, TN-KY was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clarksville, TN-KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Austin Peay State University
2,421 degrees awarded
Hopkinsville Community College
1,124 degrees awarded
Hussian College-Daymar College Clarksville
187 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Austin Peay State University with 2,421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,393 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clarksville, TN-KY, which is 0.532 times less than the 2,618 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,455 degrees mean that there were 2.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 822 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,110) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,615) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

Measure

In 2022, 0.812% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.749% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.92M), Some college (1.97M), and Bachelors Degree (1.48M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clarksville, TN-KY was $229,400 in 2023, which is 0.756 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $208,200 to $229,400, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Clarksville, TN-KY is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Clarksville, TN-KY have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clarksville, TN-KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clarksville, TN-KY is $66,210. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Clarksville, TN-KY was Williamson County, TN with a value of $131,202, followed by Oldham County, KY and Spencer County, KY, with respective values of $121,491 and $98,333.

Housing

Property

$229,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,193

$75,252

Median Property Taxes

±$2,404

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clarksville, TN-KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clarksville, TN-KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Clarksville, TN-KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clarksville, TN-KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clarksville, TN-KY was Williamson County, TN with a value of $131,202, followed by Oldham County, KY and Spencer County, KY, with respective values of $121,491 and $98,333.

The following map shows all of the counties in Clarksville, TN-KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,210

Median Household Income

± $1,420

121k

Number of Households

± 3,047

In 2023, the median household income of the 121k households in Clarksville, TN-KY grew to $66,210 from the previous year's value of $62,188.

The following chart displays the households in Clarksville, TN-KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clarksville, TN-KY is from Kentucky and Tennessee.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 and income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky and Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.53%)
Worked At Home (6.49%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Clarksville, TN-KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.53%) and those who worked at home (6.49%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clarksville, TN-KY have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.97% of the workforce in Clarksville, TN-KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clarksville, TN-KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clarksville, TN-KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clarksville, TN-KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clarksville, TN-KY (42.1k out of 318k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clarksville, TN-KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Clarksville, TN-KY has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 7.36% on Medicare, 20.2% on non-group plans, and 13.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1551 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1536 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1512 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 365 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky and Tennessee.

1,551 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,551 patients per year. This represents a 0.977% increase from the previous year (1,536 patients).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kentucky and Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.35%

Uninsured

33.8%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

7.36%

Medicare

20.2%

Non-Group

13.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clarksville, TN-KY grew by 5.42% from 8.87% to 9.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clarksville, TN-KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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