City · Arkansas
Clarksville, Arkansas
Clarksville, city, in Johnson County, Arkansas. Clarksville had 9,632 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,381 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,526 (±30). GEOID 0514140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,381 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,526 ±30
Median household income
$37,373
±$5,846 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$164,800
±$13,664 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$760
±$55 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Clarksville and what county is it in?
Clarksville is a city in Johnson County, Arkansas. It covers 18.2 square miles of land, 515 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clarksville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,632 people lived in Clarksville on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 9,381 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,526 (±30).
| Measure | Clarksville | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,526 ±30 | 26,003 | −75 |
| Households | 3,895 ±315 | 10,316 | +439 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.18 | 2.44 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 4,381 ±286 | 11,555 | +515 |
Clarksville's population since 2000
From 7,719 in 2000 to 9,632 in 2025: up 24.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clarksville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarksville?
The median resident of Clarksville is 36.0 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.4%. 15.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clarksville | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 ±3.1 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±3.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±2.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±2.7 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.4% ±4.9 pts | 13.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2% ±4.8 pts | 76.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | +3.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.9% ±3.0 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.0% ±3.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±1.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| With a disability | 23.4% ±3.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.0% ±4.8 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8% ±4.5 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.5% ±5.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clarksville earn?
Half of Clarksville's 3,895 households earn less than $37,373 a year (±$5,846), against $45,995 in Johnson County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $44,245 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarksville | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,373 ±$5,846 | $45,995 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,380 ±$7,557 | $62,805 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,336 ±$3,417 | $25,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.6% ±6.4 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.0% ±12.6 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±5.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.8% ±5.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 72.2% ±6.5 pts | 74.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clarksville?
Owners occupy 50.1% of Clarksville's occupied homes and renters 49.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,800 by its owner (±$13,664). The median renter pays $760 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarksville | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,800 ±$13,664 | $135,300 | +$35,700 |
| Median gross rent | $760 ±$55 | $728 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±11.1 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,091 ±$109 | $1,101 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.1% ±6.0 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.9% ±6.0 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,381 ±286 | 11,555 | +515 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±3.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4% ±5.6 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7% ±2.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clarksville building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Clarksville in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarksville work and get to work?
84.2% of Clarksville's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Clarksville | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±4.6 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2% ±4.9 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.2 min ±3.0 | 19.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clarksville?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Clarksville (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,069 (Tract 9520) to $65,240 (Tract 9519).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9519Johnson County | 3,969 | $65,240 |
| Tract 9520Johnson County | 4,068 | $32,069 |
| Tract 9521Johnson County | 3,865 | $40,046 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clarksville) · Census block assignment files
How does Clarksville compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarksville is the 3,292nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Clarksville ranks 169th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 128th | 197 |
| Median household income | 169th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 153rd | 197 |
| Median home value | 79th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 119th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 27th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 101st | 189 |
| Median age | 123rd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 174th | 197 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 176th | 197 |
Clarksville's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Clarksville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clarksville?
8 of the 57 figures for Clarksville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clarksville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clarksville.