City · Tennessee
Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville, city, in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Clarksville had 188,829 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 166,722 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 176,456 (±45). GEOID 4715160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
188,829
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 166,722 · ACS 2020-2024: 176,456 ±45
Median household income
$69,303
±$1,681 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$263,600
±$5,970 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,307
±$35 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Clarksville and what county is it in?
Clarksville is a city in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It covers 100.1 square miles of land, 1,666 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clarksville is in the Clarksville, TN-KY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 188,829 people lived in Clarksville on July 1, 2025, up 13.2% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 166,722 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 176,456 (±45).
| Measure | Clarksville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 176,456±45 | 234,153 | +23,522 |
| Households | 67,832±752 | 87,759 | +11,572 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.03 | 2.62 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 72,320±550 | 93,445 | +9,515 |
Clarksville's population since 2000
From 103,455 in 2000 to 188,829 in 2025: up 82.5%. 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 31.0 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.8%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clarksville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.0±0.3 | 31.9 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 26.6%±0.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6%±0.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Male | 50.1%±0.4 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9%±0.4 pts | 11.4% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.6%±0.9 pts | 59.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.8%±0.9 pts | 19.2% | −1.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2%±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±1.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 19.3%±1.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±0.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | +1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±0.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.9%±1.6 pts | 31.1% | +2.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1%±1.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.7%±1.6 pts | 81.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.9%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
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 67,832 households earn less than $69,303 a year (±$1,681), against $75,613 in Montgomery County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,970 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,333 after inflation. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarksville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,303±$1,681 | $75,613 | +$3,333 |
| Mean household income | $82,032±$1,880 | $91,158 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,565±$737 | $34,949 | +$1,504 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±1.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3%±0.4 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7%±0.9 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 55.6% of Clarksville's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,600 by its owner (±$5,970). The median renter pays $1,307 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarksville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,600±$5,970 | $280,200 | +$73,704 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307±$35 | $1,308 | +$124 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7%±2.9 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,541±$31 | $1,616 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6%±1.6 pts | 61.9% | +2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4%±1.6 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Housing units | 72,320±550 | 93,445 | +9,515 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±1.4 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.4%±1.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 2,256 new housing units in Clarksville in 2025 (1,180 in single-family houses), 11.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
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?
79.7% of Clarksville's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Clarksville | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1%±1.0 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.7%±1.6 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min±0.9 | 27.8 min | +2.3 min |
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?
37 census tracts lie mostly in Clarksville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,049 (Tract 1001) to $133,973 (Tract 1018.08).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1011.02Montgomery County | 10,188 | $61,513 |
| Tract 1020.04Montgomery County | 8,220 | $101,841 |
| Tract 1013.05Montgomery County | 7,951 | $91,250 |
| Tract 1020.03Montgomery County | 7,774 | $78,056 |
| Tract 1020.05Montgomery County | 7,984 | $63,403 |
| Tract 1020.08Montgomery County | 7,664 | $88,462 |
| Tract 1020.01Montgomery County | 7,269 | $67,736 |
| Tract 1019.05Montgomery County | 7,039 | $85,685 |
| Tract 1013.09Montgomery County | 7,013 | $82,816 |
| Tract 1014Montgomery County | 7,352 | $68,975 |
| Tract 1019.06Montgomery County | 6,709 | $68,429 |
| Tract 1003Montgomery County | 6,621 | $69,017 |
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 Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarksville is the 140th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Clarksville ranks 99th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 289 |
| Median household income | 99th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 122nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 98th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 156th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 276 |
| Median age | 280th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 229th | 289 |
| Work from home | 125th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 106th | 288 |
Clarksville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, 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?
1 of the 57 figures for Clarksville on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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.