Town · Virginia
Clarksville, Virginia
Clarksville, town, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Clarksville had 1,303 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,300 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,547 (±261). GEOID 5116992.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,303
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,300 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,547 ±261
Median household income
$63,533
±$16,161 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$221,400
±$40,288 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$718
±$112 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Clarksville and what county is it in?
Clarksville is a town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 447 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County | 1,300 | 100.0% |
| Halifax County | land only, no residents | – |
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 1,303 people lived in Clarksville on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,300 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,547 (±261).
| Measure | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,547 ±261 | 30,516 | no clear change |
| Households | 741 ±114 | 13,569 | +177 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.27 | 2.17 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 922 ±139 | 19,315 | no clear change |
Clarksville's population since 2000
From 1,329 in 2000 to 1,303 in 2025: down 2.0%. 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 50.1 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 29.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.9%.
| Measure | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 ±9.0 | 49.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±6.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.7% ±7.3 pts | 26.9% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±5.2 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9% ±7.6 pts | 60.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.9% ±7.8 pts | 32.4% | −13.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.6% ±3.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±5.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±1.9 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3% ±6.7 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±9.4 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 11.2% ±9.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 741 households earn less than $63,533 a year (±$16,161), against $57,045 in Mecklenburg County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $47,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,533 ±$16,161 | $57,045 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,465 ±$16,103 | $81,783 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,990 ±$7,516 | $36,701 | +$15,232 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% ±5.9 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2% ±19.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±4.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% ±5.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±5.7 pts | 74.7% | – |
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 68.0% of Clarksville's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400 by its owner (±$40,288). The median renter pays $718 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,400 ±$40,288 | $192,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $718 ±$112 | $823 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.2% ±11.6 pts | 37.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,253 ±$158 | $1,349 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0% ±8.9 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.0% ±8.9 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Housing units | 922 ±139 | 19,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% ±2.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1% ±6.9 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.2% ±6.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±3.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 do people in Clarksville work and get to work?
74.1% of Clarksville's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Clarksville | Mecklenburg County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.0% ±7.6 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1% ±9.0 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±8.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±4.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1% ±5.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±4.1 | 25.7 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?
No census tract lies mostly in Clarksville; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9308Mecklenburg County | 3,459 | $52,639 |
| Tract 9306Mecklenburg County | 2,496 | $62,419 |
| Tract 9307Mecklenburg County | 2,723 | $73,750 |
| Tract 9304Halifax County | 3,189 | $66,563 |
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 Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarksville is the 9,306th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 119th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Clarksville ranks 255th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 119th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 78th | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 318th | 374 |
| Median household income | 255th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 180th | 374 |
| Median home value | 272nd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 316th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 218th | 359 |
| Median age | 36th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 192nd | 368 |
| Work from home | 218th | 286 |
| Travel time to work | 278th | 372 |
Clarksville's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, 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?
19 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.