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Clarke County, Georgia
Clarke County, Georgia. Clarke County had 129,921 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 34 census tracts. GEOID 13059.
Clarke County is one of the 4 counties of the Athens-Clarke County, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
129,921
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 128,671 · ACS 2020-2024: 129,609
Median household income
$53,625
±$2,435 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$298,900
±$10,116 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,219
±$31 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Clarke County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 128,671 residents in Clarke County. The Census Bureau estimates 129,921 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 129,609 over 119 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clarke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 129,609 | 10,940,407 | +3,433 |
| Households | 54,454±441 | 4,074,366 | +5,610 |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.02 | 2.62 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 57,918±110 | 4,541,835 | +4,977 |
Clarke County's population since 2000
From 101,489 in 2000 to 129,921 in 2025: up 28.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Clarke County?
Clarke County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Athens-Clarke County with 128,612 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Athens-Clarke County | 127,315 | $52,974 |
|---|---|---|
| Winterville | 1,201 | $110,804 |
| Bogart | 1,326 | $90,292 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarke County?
The median resident of Clarke County is 29.6 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.6%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clarke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6±0.2 | 37.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.8% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.6%±0.6 pts | 30.7% | −2.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±0.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2%±1.0 pts | 12.4% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7%±1.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.4%±1.7 pts | 34.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.3%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2%±0.6 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 Clarke County earn?
Half of Clarke County's 54,454 households earn less than $53,625 a year (±$2,435), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,533 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,092 after inflation. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,625±$2,435 | $77,353 | +$6,092 |
| Mean household income | $78,676±$2,607 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,642±$1,060 | $40,924 | +$3,318 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0%±1.7 pts | 13.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.9%±4.7 pts | 18.3% | −9.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Clarke County?
Owners occupy 41.4% of Clarke County's occupied homes and renters 58.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $298,900 by its owner (±$10,116). The median renter pays $1,219 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $298,900±$10,116 | $303,300 | +$88,821 |
| Median gross rent | $1,219±$31 | $1,393 | +$166 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3%±2.4 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,613±$58 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.4%±1.5 pts | 65.7% | +2.4 pts |
| Housing units | 57,918±110 | 4,541,835 | +4,977 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.3%±1.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Clarke County building?
Builders took permits for 748 new housing units across Clarke County in 2025 (226 single-family), 5.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarke County get to work?
70.4% of Clarke County's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Clarke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±1.3 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4%±1.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5%±1.1 pts | 15.9% | +8.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min±0.8 | 28.3 min | +1.3 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 are Clarke County's census tracts?
Clarke County is divided into 34 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,888 (Tract 1405) to $109,375 (Tract 1507.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Clarke County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 111th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 159 |
| Median household income | 100th of 159 |
| Median home value | 30th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 159 |
| Median age | 157th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Clarke County 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' school search.