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Clarksville, VA
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
Population
1,547
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
0
Clarksville and its ZIP codes
Clarksville at a glance
- Clarksville is about 2.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,533 a year, 32% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,400 (42% below Virginia) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Clarksville, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarksville, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,533
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (194), Scottish Americans (87), Italian Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mecklenburg County. PPP loans are for Clarksville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,288
11,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $8,475 per person
How people get to work
Clarksville, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarksville, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarksville, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Clarksville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoydtonTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Stovall, NCTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| VirgilinaTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Chase CityTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| ThynedaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| ScottsburgTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| BaskervilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| CloverCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| Cluster SpringsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.6 |
| South BostonTown | 20 mi | 13.1 |
| Union LevelCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| Middleburg, NCTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Oxford, NCCity | 21 mi | 6.4 |
| HalifaxTown | 22 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarksville, VA in?
- Clarksville is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Clarksville, VA?
- About 1,547 people live in Clarksville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarksville?
- Nearby places include Boydton (11 mi), Stovall, NC (12 mi), Virgilina (12 mi), Chase City (14 mi), Thynedale (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023