Clarkesville, GA is a small city located in Northeast Georgia with a population of 1,644 and a population density of 750 people per square mile according to the US Census. The city has many local businesses such as Ganko Farms Produce Market, which provides fresh produce and other goods year round, Lake Burton Outfitters for outdoor apparel, and Baileys BBQ for delicious southern-style barbeque. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, biking, camping, and kayaking at nearby Lake Burton. Clarkesville is home to several local organizations such as the Clarkesville Library and the Habersham Historical Society Museum. Additionally, there are several local sports teams that compete in the area including the Clarkesville High School Baseball Team and the Clarkesville High School Softball Team.
The population in Clarkesville is 1,644. There are 669 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clarkesville is 46, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clarkesville is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clarkesville
- 45.4% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 32.5% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Clarkesville
- 86.6% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander