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Clarkson, KY
City in Grayson County, Kentucky.
Population
865
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
813
ZIP codes
0
Clarkson and its ZIP codes
Clarkson at a glance
- Clarkson is about 7.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $24,531, 62% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 (57% below Kentucky) and median rent is $552 a month.
Local data for Clarkson, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,531
Poverty rate
32.3%
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$552/mo
Homeownership
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (111), German Americans (69), Mexican Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Clarkson.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,185
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$559M
FY 2026, $21,168 per person
How people get to work
Clarkson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Clarkson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeitchfieldCity | 3.2 mi | 10.8 |
| Big CliftyCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| CaneyvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| SonoraCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| UptonCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| BonnievilleCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| MunfordvilleCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
| HardinsburgCity | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 24 mi | 28 |
| Vine GroveCity | 26 mi | 6.9 |
| MagnoliaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| IrvingtonCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| RadcliffCity | 27 mi | 13.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkson, KY in?
- Clarkson is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Clarkson, KY?
- About 865 people live in Clarkson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkson?
- Nearby places include Leitchfield (3.2 mi), Big Clifty (5.2 mi), Caneyville (15 mi), Sonora (18 mi), Upton (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023