City

Clarkson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Grayson County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,025Population
💰$53,636Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$192,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Asian1.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma108 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,187 (39%)
Some College674 (22.1%)
Associates405 (13.3%)
Bachelors259 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree413 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 22.1%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College22.1%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,636 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$192,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$903/mo
Total Housing Units2,977
Vacant Units1,101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Clarkson, KY

Clarkson is a city in Kentucky, located in Grayson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,025 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Clarkson is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,636 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarkson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarkson is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.61%).

Clarkson, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Clarkson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42726 5,025 $53,636 $192,700 $903 1.7% 22.1% 73.0%