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Clarksville, IN


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Clarksville, Indiana

Clarksville, Indiana, in Clark county, is 2 miles N of Louisville, Kentucky. Part of the surrounding Louisville metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Clarksville is home to some 21,400 residents.

The People and Families of Clarksville

In Clarksville, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $44,688.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clarksville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Clarksville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 60% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Clarksville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Clarksville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Clarksville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Clarksville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Clarksville, IN

Comparing Clarksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity610
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Women68
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime11

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