Clarke County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,216 #2,149 / 3,222
33th
Median Household Income $117,111 +55.8% #63 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 48.4 years +24.4% #338 / 3,222
90th
Median Home Value $550,100 +95.1% #104 / 3,222
97th
Median Gross Rent $1,371 +17.9% #341 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.4% #209 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

Clarke County has a population of 15,216, making it the #2,149 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.8%
Native Born
6.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Clarke County is $117,111, ranking #63 out of 3,222 counties — 55.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.

Median Household Income
$117,111 +55.8% vs nat'l
Rank #63 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,955 +40.5% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.4% vs nat'l
Rank #209 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.7% −49.2% vs nat'l
Rank #534 of 3,222
83th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.8% +18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #285 of 3,222
91th percentile
Mean Commute Time
35.6 min +29.1% vs nat'l
Rank #236 of 3,222
93th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Clarke County is $550,100 (+95.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,371/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.

Median Home Value
$550,100 +95.1% vs nat'l
Rank #104 of 3,222
97th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,371 +17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #341 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.5% +26.5% vs nat'l
Rank #420 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Clarke County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #769 of 3,222
76th percentile

About Clarke County, Virginia

Clarke County, Virginia has a total population of 15,216, making it the 2,149th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clarke County is 48.4 years, which is 24.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Clarke County is $117,111, which ranks #63 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 55.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.

The median home value in Clarke County is $550,100, 95.1% above the national median. Renters in Clarke County pay a median gross rent of $1,371 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Clarke County, 39.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.6 min.

Clarke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%).

All data for Clarke County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.