Clarkston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
14,560
Population
7,870/sq mi density
$46,495
Median Income
$19,015 per capita
$279,500
Home Value
$264,278 Zillow
$1,355
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
777
Violent Crime/100K
2,149 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$46,495 median income, 9.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, $1,355/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
777 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,560
Census 2023
Population Density
7,870
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.8 km²)
Median Age
26.6 yrs
32% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 70.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 12.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
11.8%
Black
70.5%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
12.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 50.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 51% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
50.8%
Spanish
51%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
37.1%
Veterans
3.2%
47% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.8%
25% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
82.6%
10% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
17.4%
102% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.491
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,560 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 7,870 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 26.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11.8% |
| Black or African American | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 12.3% |
Language
| English Only | 50.8% |
| Spanish | 51.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 37.1% |
| Veterans | 3.2% |
| Disability | 9.8% |
| Health Insurance | 82.6% |
| Uninsured | 17.4% |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.491 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |