Clarkston, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,750
Unemployment
10.2%
Poverty
30.9%
Median Home
$122,900
Median Income
$41,070
Median Rent
$1,024
Clarkston SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
3
Clarkston, GA Crime Report
450
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,504.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
41.51%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Clarkston / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 450 | 3,504.7 | 2,716.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 568.5 | 340.7 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 31.2 | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 37 | 288.2 | 75.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 233.6 | 232.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 377 | 2,936.1 | 2,375.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 78 | 607.5 | 372.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 246 | 1,915.9 | 1,779.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 412.8 | 223.9 | 219.9 |
Clarkston, GA Cost Of Living
92
Clarkston's Overall Cost Of Living
Clarkston's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Clarkston | Georgia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 64 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 93 | 100 | |
Clarkston, GA Photos
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Rankings for Clarkston in Georgia
Map Of Clarkston, GA
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Population over time in Clarkston
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,750 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,762 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,702 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 12,594 | 5.0% |
| 2015 | 11,990 | 55.4% |
| 2014 | 7,717 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,658 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 7,612 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 7,566 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,555 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Clarkston
| Race | Clarkston | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.4% | 52.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 59.3% | 31.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 24.6% | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 9.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Clarkston
| Gender | Clarkston | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Clarkston for adults over 25
| Education | Clarkston | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 21.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Clarkston, Georgia
| Income | Clarkston | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.7% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.3% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.8% | 14.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 5.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
