Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clarkston, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,557

Median Agei

27.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

69.7%10,143

Asian

15%2,189

White

8.7%1,264

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%452

Two or More

3.1%451

Other

0.4%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%283

High School Diploma

24.6%1,920

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%373

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%972

Associate's Degree

8.8%689

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%1,429

Master's Degree

4.3%336

Professional Degree

0.7%53

Doctorate

1.3%99

HS or Higher

78.9%

BA or Higher

24.6%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$302,600

Median Renti

$1,422

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

18.3%724

Renter-Occupied

81.7%3,223

Total Units

4,892

Homeownership

18.3%

Vacancy Rate

19.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%28

$50K–$100K

3.3%24

$100K–$150K

3.3%24

$150K–$200K

12.7%92

$200K–$300K

25.8%187

$300K–$500K

43.2%313

$500K–$1M

6.8%49

$1M+

1%7

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

137

$1,000–$1,250

797

$1,250–$1,500

941

$1,500–$2,000

1,223

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%88

2010–2019

2.9%141

2000–2009

7.8%383

1990–1999

13.9%681

1980–1989

20.9%1,020

1970–1979

31.2%1,526

1960–1969

10.3%503

1950–1959

3%147

1940–1949

1.5%72

1939 or earlier

6.8%331

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54%2,130

Utility Gas

43.9%1,734

No Fuel

1.1%42

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%21

Other

0.3%12

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,564

Mean Household Incomei

$66,543

Per Capita Incomei

$19,779

Poverty Ratei

34%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

6,522

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%304

$10K–$15K

5.7%226

$15K–$20K

4.5%179

$20K–$25K

4%156

$25K–$30K

3.6%143

$30K–$35K

5.9%233

$35K–$40K

4%158

$40K–$45K

10.9%431

$45K–$50K

6%236

$50K–$60K

12.4%491

$60K–$75K

8.6%340

$75K–$100K

9.9%392

$100K–$125K

7.4%292

$125K–$150K

3.4%135

$150K–$200K

3.7%147

$200K+

2.1%84

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

103

Residentsi

238

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,32236.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

116

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,790

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,995

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

293(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.6%Insured

14.4%Uninsured