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Clarkesville, GA
City in Habersham County, Georgia.
Population
1,959
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
797
ZIP codes
0
Clarkesville and its ZIP codes
Clarkesville at a glance
- Clarkesville is about 4.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,798 a year, 5% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,700 (16% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,271 a month.
Local data for Clarkesville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkesville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,798
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$254,700
Median rent
$1,271/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (209), German Americans (142), Mexican Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Habersham County. PPP loans are for Clarkesville.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,620
15,755 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$307M
FY 2026, $6,674 per person
How people get to work
Clarkesville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkesville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
393
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkesville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Clarkesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DemorestCity | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount AiryTown | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| CorneliaCity | 6.3 mi | 4.1 |
| BaldwinCity | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| AltoTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| ToccoaCity | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| Tallulah FallsTown | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| YonahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| HelenCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| ClevelandCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| LulaCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| TigerTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| ClermontTown | 17 mi | 3 |
| HomerTown | 19 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkesville, GA in?
- Clarkesville is in Habersham County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Clarkesville, GA?
- About 1,959 people live in Clarkesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkesville?
- Nearby places include Demorest (3.3 mi), Mount Airy (6.2 mi), Cornelia (6.3 mi), Baldwin (9 mi), Alto (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023