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Clarkesville, GA


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Clarkesville, Georgia

Clarkesville, Georgia, in Habersham county, is 45 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 77 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 1,248 people in the city.

The People and Families of Clarkesville

In Clarkesville, about 48% of adults are married. In Clarkesville, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Clarkesville has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarkesville had a median family income of $39,148. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Clarkesville.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($9,100) in Clarkesville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Clarkesville Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Clarkesville is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Clarkesville, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Clarkesville.

High Points

Clarkesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Clarkesville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Clarkesville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Clarkesville, GA

Comparing Clarkesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity82
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married25
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income57
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime25

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