Clarkston, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

12,747

Unemployment

9.5%

Poverty

30.8%

Median Home

$151,500

Median Income

$40,105

Median Rent

$1,034

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Clarkston SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Clarkston, GA Crime Report

329
Total Crimes

2,591.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

10.45%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Clarkston / 100k People	Georgia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	329	2,591.2	2,407.4	2,346.0

Violent Crime	69	543.4	400.1	387.8
Murder	2	15.8	8.8	6.5
Robbery	28	220.5	65.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	36	283.5	293.8	279.7
Property Crime	260	2,047.7	2,007.4	1,958.2
Burglary	45	354.4	290.7	314.2
Larceny	164	1,291.6	1,478.5	1,398.0
Car Theft	51	401.7	238.2	246.0

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Clarkston, GA Cost Of Living

90
Clarkston's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Clarkston	Georgia	National Average
Overall	90	91	100

Services	100	98	100
Groceries	106	95	100
Health	103	99	100
Housing	63	87	100
Transportation	104	98	100
Utilities	84	91	100

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Clarkston, GA Photos

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Rankings for Clarkston in Georgia

Ranks #13 in Worst Places To Live In Georgia

Ranks #39 in Most Dangerous Places In Georgia

Ranks #56 in Safest Places In Georgia

Map Of Clarkston, GA

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Population over time in Clarkston

Year	Population	% Change
2020	12,747	-0.1%
2019	12,762	0.5%
2018	12,702	0.9%
2017	12,594	5.0%
2016	11,990	55.4%
2015	7,717	0.8%
2014	7,658	0.6%
2013	7,612	0.6%
2012	7,566	0.1%
2011	7,555	-

Race / Ethnicity in Clarkston

White

6.8% (864)

African American

60.1% (7,664)

American Indian

1.1% (140)

Asian

25.8% (3,287)

Hawaiian

0.4% (50)

Other

0.3% (42)

Two Or More

1.7% (220)

Hispanic

3.8% (480)

Race	Clarkston	GA	USA
White	6.8%	52.1%	60.1%
African American	60.1%	31.1%	12.2%
American Indian	1.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	25.8%	4.1%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.4%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.7%	2.5%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.8%	9.6%	18.2%

Gender in Clarkston

Female

49.6% (6,328)

Male

50.4% (6,419)

Gender	Clarkston	GA	USA
Female	49.6%	51.4%	50.8%
Male	50.4%	48.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clarkston for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

21.0% (2,676)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (1,274)

High School / GED

23.0% (2,931)

Some College

19.0% (2,421)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (637)

Bachelor's Degree

15.0% (1,912)

Master's Degree

6.0% (764)

Professional Degree

1.0% (127)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Clarkston	GA	USA
< 9th Grade	21.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	23.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	15.0%	20.0%	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

Less than $10,000

4.7% (60,537)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.3% (93,455)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.1% (154,371)

$25,000 to $34,999

14.8% (189,180)

$35,000 to $49,999

22.9% (291,338)

$50,000 to $74,999

22.7% (289,824)

$75,000 to $99,999

7.6% (97,238)

$100,000 to $149,999

4.7% (59,781)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.4% (30,647)

$200,000 or more

0.7% (8,323)

Income	Clarkston	GA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.7%	6.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.3%	4.2%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.1%	9.0%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	14.8%	9.3%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	22.9%	12.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	22.7%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	7.6%	12.7%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	4.7%	14.9%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.4%	6.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	0.7%	7.1%	8.3%