Population 6,800 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clarkston
Household size in Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.31 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Clarkston run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Washington as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 2.23 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Clarkston are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 40.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Clarkston: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Clarkston has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington cities.
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 Clarkston
Renters in Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Clarkston rent their homes (39.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 38.8% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Clarkston than nationally: 12.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +6 |
Clarkston is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $541 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$380 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clarkston pays $921 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $380 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
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 Clarkston
Bachelor's degrees in Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clarkston: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower 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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clarkston is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Clarkston
| Period | Clarkston | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clarkston runs well above the national rate: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only ten of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Clarkston compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 2.54 | 39.1 | 14.7% | 39.0% | 12.4% | 1957 | $921 | 18.0% | 93.5% | 9.3% |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 2.41 | 44.1 | 11.4% | 32.6% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,200 | 18.9% | 90.0% | 4.9% |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 2.29 | 53.2 | 6.3% | 14.2% | 6.8% | 1988 | $1,216 | 33.2% | 94.9% | 1.2% |
| Lewiston | 2.41 | 41.0 | 13.2% | 31.3% | 7.5% | 1969 | $1,096 | 27.5% | 93.5% | 2.6% |
| Transfer | 3.12 | 45.8 | 13.6% | 30.4% | 22.5% | 1970 | $1,178 | 20.5% | 90.9% | 0.0% |
| Clarkston Heights | 2.31 | 54.4 | 4.1% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 1991 | $1,307 | 45.2% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Asotin | 2.36 | 52.3 | 8.6% | 14.9% | 17.3% | 1990 | $1,310 | 22.0% | 84.4% | 2.1% |
| Lewiston Orchards | 2.36 | 55.6 | 8.7% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 1982 | $985 | 25.0% | 91.5% | 0.4% |
| Uniontown | 2.62 | 41.5 | 4.9% | 20.3% | 13.1% | 1959 | $1,545 | 43.8% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Genesee | 2.60 | 37.5 | 7.8% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,146 | 42.2% | 97.1% | 2.6% |
| Lapwai | 2.97 | 43.6 | 16.2% | 26.1% | 9.4% | 1985 | $903 | 23.2% | 92.4% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Clarkston. 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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