Clarke County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 5,839 | — | — |
| 1830 | 7,595 | +1,756 | +30.1% |
| 1840 | 8,640 | +1,045 | +13.8% |
| 1850 | 9,786 | +1,146 | +13.3% |
| 1860 | 15,049 | +5,263 | +53.8% |
| 1870 | 14,663 | -386 | -2.6% |
| 1880 | 17,806 | +3,143 | +21.4% |
| 1890 | 22,624 | +4,818 | +27.1% |
| 1900 | 27,790 | +5,166 | +22.8% |
| 1910 | 30,987 | +3,197 | +11.5% |
| 1920 | 26,409 | -4,578 | -14.8% |
| 1930 | 26,016 | -393 | -1.5% |
| 1940 | 27,636 | +1,620 | +6.2% |
| 1950 | 26,548 | -1,088 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 25,738 | -810 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 26,724 | +986 | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 27,702 | +978 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 27,240 | -462 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 27,867 | +627 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 25,833 | -2,034 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 23,087 | -2,746 | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 22,142 | -945 | -4.1% |
Cities & CDPs in Clarke County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 4,477 | — |
| 2 | Thomasville | 3,540 | — |
| 3 | Grove Hill | 1,723 | -5.6% |
| 4 | Coffeeville | 248 | -44.6% |
| 5 | Fulton | 213 | -64.9% |
| 6 | Whatley | 167 | +11.3% |
| 7 | Rockville | 47 | +9.3% |
| 8 | Carlton | 46 | -29.2% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 5,839 | Decennial Census |
| 1830 | 7,595 | Decennial Census |
| 1840 | 8,640 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 9,786 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 15,049 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 14,663 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 17,806 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 22,624 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 27,790 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 30,987 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 26,409 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 26,016 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 27,636 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 26,548 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 25,738 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 26,724 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 27,702 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 27,240 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 27,867 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 27,267 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 27,090 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 26,958 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 26,764 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 26,755 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 26,436 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 26,283 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 26,038 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 25,833 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 25,833 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 25,589 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 25,161 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 25,131 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 24,873 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 24,711 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 24,342 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 24,083 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 23,965 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 23,651 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 23,087 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 22,735 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 22,545 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 22,305 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 22,142 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)