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Clarksville, Virginia, in Mecklenburg county, is 47 miles NE of Durham, North Carolina (center to center) and 59 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 1,329 residents.
In Clarksville, about 55% of adults are married. People in Clarksville have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
There are more females than males in Clarksville than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Clarksville had a median family income of $39,625. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Clarksville. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($600) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Clarksville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Clarksville was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Clarksville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Clarksville, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Clarksville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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