Clarke County, GA Demographics & Local Data
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Population
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,163 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1065.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 27.9 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 54,161 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Clarke County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,815 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.93% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $242,241 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,161 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 41.2% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 17.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Clarke County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Clarke County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Clarke County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |