Population 129,609 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clarke County
Household size in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Clarke County are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Georgia's 159 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Clarke County is young: half of its residents are under 33.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 29.8, mirroring the country. Few Georgia counties are younger: only four of 159.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Clarke County (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clarke County
Renters in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.4% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.0% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.6% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Clarke County: 58.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 43.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Georgia county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Clarke County than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 10.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Georgia counties have a lower vacancy rate: only 12 of 159.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Clarke County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $909 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clarke County pays $1,250 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $492 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clarke County
Bachelor's degrees in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.9% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.2% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Clarke County: 46.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of Georgia's 159 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Clarke County have finished high school as nationally: 89.0%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clarke County
| Period | Clarke County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clarke County is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clarke County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | 2.22 | 33.2 | 12.6% | 58.6% | 6.9% | 1987 | $1,250 | 46.2% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Oconee County | 2.91 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,568 | 57.1% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Oglethorpe County | 2.94 | 43.2 | 11.5% | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1990 | $855 | 25.1% | 88.5% | 3.3% |
| Barrow County | 2.95 | 36.4 | 13.0% | 21.5% | 5.0% | 2000 | $1,488 | 21.4% | 88.9% | 3.7% |
| Gwinnett County | 3.09 | 36.6 | 13.2% | 33.7% | 5.5% | 1996 | $2,020 | 38.6% | 87.6% | 4.2% |
| Fulton County | 2.37 | 38.1 | 11.9% | 45.7% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,882 | 58.9% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
| McCormick County | 2.09 | 57.8 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 24.7% | 1987 | $1,152 | 25.1% | 86.9% | 5.2% |
| Cobb County | 2.69 | 38.9 | 10.7% | 33.0% | 6.7% | 1989 | $1,934 | 50.1% | 92.6% | 4.4% |
| Paulding County | 3.03 | 37.4 | 13.3% | 19.2% | 7.0% | 2002 | $1,805 | 30.2% | 92.6% | 4.5% |
| Saluda County | 2.49 | 44.4 | 13.0% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 1986 | $1,002 | 20.9% | 84.3% | 3.2% |
| Polk County | 2.79 | 38.9 | 17.6% | 34.0% | 9.4% | 1983 | $983 | 15.9% | 85.4% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Strafford County, NH · Clark County, OH · Cochise County, AZ · Tazewell County, IL · Faulkner County, AR · Fayette County, GA · Fayette County, PA · Florence County, SC · Tangipahoa Parish, LA · Tom Green County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clarke County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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