Clarkson, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 865, Clarkson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clarkson is a small community located in Kentucky, within Grayson County. The total population is 865. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarkson is 31.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 31.9% of the population under 18, Clarkson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarkson is $24,531. This is 62% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 70% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.3%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $88,900. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 38.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarkson is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 10.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.3% vs 5.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.8% vs 1.6%).

Education

5.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clarkson, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.