Clarkesville City, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1248 people, 580 households, and 335 families residing in the city. The population density was 670.6 people per square mile (258.92/kmē), it is the 246th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 639 housing units at an average density of 343.5 per square mile (132.63/kmē). The average household size was 2.06 people, and the average family size was 2.72 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80 males. The median age is 43.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Clarkesville City was 40.5 and 47.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 90.06% White, 7.77% Black or African American, 0.16% American Indian, 0.72% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.96% from two or more races and 0.32% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27880, it is 355th wealthiest city by median household income in Georgia. The median income for a family in the city was $39148, making its Georgia's 230th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20265, it is 84th wealthiest city by per capita income in Georgia. The median income is $22061, The median income for males was $24737, compared to $17112 for females.
In 2000, 266 pupils and students, of which 40.98% are male and 59.02% are female, 21.31% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.77% nursery or pri school, 9.02% kindergarten, 45.86% elementary school, 22.18% high school and 16.17% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1248 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1337 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1343 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1361 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1403 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1432 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1543 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1582 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1604 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1646 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1703 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| Elementary school | 50 | 72 | 122 |
| High school | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| College or graduate school | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkesville city, Georgia | $27880 | $39148 | $20265 |
| Habersham County, Georgia | $36321 | $42235 | $17706 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |