Clarke County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Clarke County, Virginia has a population of 15,216, the 98th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $117,111 and the median home value is $550,100. The poverty rate is 7.0%.
Clarke County Quick Facts
How Clarke County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,060 | 15,216 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $114,185 | $117,111 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $538,900 | $550,100 | +2.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 82.0%
- Black: 5.4%
- Hispanic: 7.8%
- Asian: 0.9%
- Other: 0.9%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 7.1%
- HS Diploma: 26.1%
- Some College: 19.9%
- Associate's: 7.0%
- Bachelor's: 24.6%
- Graduate+: 15.3%
Cities & Places in Clarke County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berryville | 4,707 | $102,788 | 10.6% | $550,500 |
| Boyce | 891 | $88,616 | 2.8% | $425,000 |
| Shenandoah Retreat | 592 | $96,591 | 0.2% | $409,100 |
Explore Virginia Rankings
Population Overview
Clarke County is located in Virginia with a total population of 15,216. It is the 98th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Clarke County is 48.4 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Clarke County is $117,111. This is 26% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 45% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $550,100. Housing costs are 43% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Clarke County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.
Education
39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.9%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Clarke County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Clarke County, Virginia?
Clarke County has a population of 15,216, making it the 98th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Clarke County?
The median household income in Clarke County is $117,111 with a poverty rate of 7.0%.
How many cities are in Clarke County, Virginia?
Clarke County contains 3 Census-designated places.