Clarkson, NY is a small town located in Monroe County with a population of 6,872 and a population density of 213 people per square mile. It is close to amenities such as the Genesee River, beaches on Lake Ontario and Letchworth State Park. The town has many local businesses such as Clarkson Commons Shopping Center and Clarkson Village Square Shopping Center where locals can shop for their necessities. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Braddocks Bay Park and golfing at Webster Golf Course. Other organizations in the area include the Clarkson Historical Society and Clarkson Volunteer Fire Department which are dedicated to preserving local history and providing fire protection services. Local sporting events include winter sports at nearby ski resorts and summersports at various parks in Monroe County.
The population in Clarkson is 6,872. There are 207 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clarkson is 44.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clarkson is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clarkson
- 52.2% are married
- 6.2% are divorced
- 37.1% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Clarkson
- 90.3% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander