Clarksville, TN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,124 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1588.9 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.94% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.5 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 59,643 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Clarksville grew by 66.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 158,261 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Clarksville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,425 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.17% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Clarksville is about 1% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $207,940 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,207 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.9% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Clarksville is about 14.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,207 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Clarksville spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.9 | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,544 | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,415 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,291 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Clarksville is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Clarksville has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Health
Clarksville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Clarksville | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.1% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Clarksville, Tennessee.
What is the population of Clarksville, Tennessee?
The population of Clarksville, Tennessee is 160,124, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Clarksville, Tennessee?
The population density of Clarksville, Tennessee is 1588.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Clarksville, Tennessee?
The median household income in Clarksville, Tennessee is $68,425, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Clarksville, Tennessee?
The median home price in Clarksville, Tennessee is $207,940, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarksville, Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Clarksville, Tennessee is 5.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.