County · Virginia
Clarke County, Virginia
Clarke County, Virginia. Clarke County had 15,609 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 51043.
Clarke County is one of the 23 counties of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,609
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,783 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,216
Median household income
$117,111
±$12,127 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$550,100
±$28,489 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,371
±$94 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Clarke County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,783 residents in Clarke County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,609 for July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,216 over 176 square miles of land.
| Measure | Clarke County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,216 | 8,705,170 | +793 |
| Households | 5,890±210 | 3,365,732 | +278 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.09 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,553±18 | 3,684,756 | +208 |
Clarke County's population since 2000
From 12,652 in 2000 to 15,609 in 2025: up 23.4%. 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 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Berryville with 4,828 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Berryville | 4,574 | $102,788 |
|---|---|---|
| Boyce | 749 | $88,616 |
| Shenandoah RetreatGEOID 5171825 | 549 | $96,591 |
| Shenandoah Farms | 4,135 | $98,750 |
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 48.4 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clarke County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4±0.7 | 39.0 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0%±0.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 11.0% | +2.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.0%±1.0 pts | 58.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | +2.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.9%±1.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±2.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | −7.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.8%±3.5 pts | 42.2% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 5,890 households earn less than $117,111 a year (±$12,127), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $98,488 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,623 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarke County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,111±$12,127 | $93,170 | +$18,623 |
| Mean household income | $139,793±$10,498 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,955±$4,823 | $50,666 | +$7,088 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±2.9 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 81.5% of Clarke County's occupied homes and renters 18.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $550,100 by its owner (±$28,489). The median renter pays $1,371 a month including utilities, and 59.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clarke County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $550,100±$28,489 | $383,700 | +$122,803 |
| Median gross rent | $1,371±$94 | $1,579 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.8%±13.1 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,242±$148 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.5%±3.5 pts | 67.3% | +6.5 pts |
| Housing units | 6,553±18 | 3,684,756 | +208 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.3%±3.1 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.7%±3.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 17 new housing units across Clarke County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.1 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?
68.7% of Clarke County's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Clarke County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±2.9 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.7%±4.0 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4%±3.8 pts | 18.3% | +14.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±1.9 | 27.3 min | −5.9 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 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $95,357 (Tract 103) to $147,772 (Tract 101.02).
| Tract 101.0151043010101 | 4,632±94 | $103,317 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.0251043010102 | 4,310±398 | $147,772 |
| Tract 10251043010200 | 3,417±334 | $117,375 |
| Tract 10351043010300 | 2,857±350 | $95,357 |
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 Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 98th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 133 |
| Median household income | 13th of 133 |
| Median home value | 8th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 113th of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 133 |
| Median age | 18th of 133 |
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
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