Clarke County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Clarke County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,060. It is the 98th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clarke County is 48.3 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clarke County is $114,185. This is 26% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 45% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $538,900. Housing costs are 49% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The Black or African American population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

37.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.