Clarksville, TN
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 1.14.21)
AGE IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 14,874 | 9.9% |
| 25 to 29 years | 17,404 | 11.6% |
| 30 to 34 years | 14,191 | 9.4% |
| 35 to 39 years | 10,415 | 6.9% |
| 40 to 44 years | 8,947 | 5.9% |
| 45 to 49 years | 7,888 | 5.2% |
| 50 to 54 years | 7,563 | 5.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6,612 | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5,833 | 3.9% |
| 65 to 69 years | 4,892 | 3.2% |
| 70 to 74 years | 2,827 | 1.9% |
| 75 to 79 years | 2,287 | 1.5% |
| 80 to 84 years | 1,189 | 0.8% |
| 85+ years | 1,149 | 0.8% |
The median age in Clarksville is 29.5 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 98,694 | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 40,681 | 25.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,503 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 4,825 | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 483 | 0.3% |
| Other | 4,141 | 2.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 1,642 | 1.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3,424 | 3.6% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 26,951 | 28.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 23,127 | 24.3% |
| Associate’s degree | 12,924 | 13.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 17,240 | 18.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9,733 | 10.2% |
| High school graduate or higher | 89,975 | 94.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26,973 | 28.4% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 220,600 | 71.6% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% |
Median household income: $53,007
Mean household income: $63,775
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $17,280 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $31,002 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $34,953 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $41,678 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $52,761 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 116,569 | NA |
| Never married | 31,940 | 27.4% |
| Now married (except separated) | 65,733 | 56.4% |
| Separated | 2,691 | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4,168 | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 12,037 | 10.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 21,639 | 14.7% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Owner-occupied housing units | 29,199 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 25,567 |
| Single-family detached units | 42,351 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.3% |
| Vacancy rate | 11.9% |
| Renters rate | 84.2% |
| Average housing value | $161,072 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $935 |
| Average rent | $820 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Average income | $63,775 |
| Average household size | 2.69 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 67.2% |
| Percent disabled | 14.6% |
| Percent with health coverage | 91.6% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 24 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 1.1% |
| Percent veterans | 20.1% |
| Percent foreign born | 5.2% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 1.5% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $61,225.33 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $466.31 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $279.24 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $82.60 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $37.88 |
| Apparel & services | $1,798.98 |
| Men’s apparel | $340.84 |
| Women’s apparel | $585.21 |
| Children’s apparel | $297.31 |
| Boys’ apparel | $99.25 |
| Girls’ apparel | $111.22 |
| Footwear | $406.64 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,103.23 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $312.80 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $980.50 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,427.53 |
| Education | $1,201.72 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,642.55 |
| Club membership fees | $184.72 |
| Dating services | $0.60 |
| Pet food | $208.43 |
| Pet services | $54.74 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,288.04 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $563.40 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $437.09 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $836.59 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $944.71 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $418.67 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,506.25 |
| Health care | $4,807.62 |
| Medical services | $910.36 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $118.51 |
| Household Services | $1,690.77 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $54.17 |
| Lawn and garden services | $353.75 |
| Housekeeping services | $141.04 |
| PC repair | $5.57 |
| Housing | $19,033.49 |
| Home improvements | $2,098.74 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,029.58 |
| Phone services | $1,470.99 |
| Water | $622.69 |
| Life and other insurance | $351.90 |
| Pensions and social security | $6,645.22 |
| Personal care products and services | $754.64 |
| Hair care products | $90.13 |
| Personal care products | $324.30 |
| Local transportation | $7,185.24 |
| Gasoline | $1,886.17 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $965.53 |
| Travel | $1,782.84 |
| Airline fares | $431.90 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $21.25 |
| Lodging on trips | $479.30 |
| Food and drink on trips | $434.10 |
| Entertainment on trips | $154.34 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY (home to CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE)
| % with any debt in collections | 37% |
| Average debt in collections | $2,299 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 20% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $668 |
| % with student loan debt | 24% |
| Average student loan debt | $21,440 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $172 |
| % with auto debt | 41% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 2,697 | 4.3% |
| February 2019 | 2,455 | 3.9% |
| March 2019 | 2,545 | 4.0% |
| April 2019 | 2,195 | 3.5% |
| May 2019 | 2,402 | 3.8% |
| June 2019 | 2,985 | 4.7% |
| July 2019 | 3,080 | 4.8% |
| August 2019 | 2,653 | 4.2% |
| September 2019 | 2,469 | 3.9% |
| October 2019 | 2,458 | 3.9% |
| November 2019 | 2,445 | 3.8% |
| December 2019 | 2,355 | 3.7% |
| January 2020 | 2,752 | 4.4% |
| February 2020 | 2,735 | 4.3% |
| March 2020 | 2,461 | 3.8% |
| April 2020 | 10,669 | 17.2% |
| May 2020 | 7,237 | 11.3% |
| June 2020 | 6,978 | 11.2% |
| July 2020 | 6,894 | 11.4% |
| August 2020 | 6,372 | 9.9% |
| September 2020 | 4,607 | 7.3% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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