Clarksville, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Clarksville, Tennessee is 171,897 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $66,786, the median home value is $236,100, and the median age is 30.4.

The population has grown 39.1% since 2010 (133,486 → 185,690).

171,897

Population

1718

People / sq mi

$66,786

Median Income

$236,100

Median Home Value

Clarksville covers 100.1 sq mi of land at 1718 people per square mile.

About Clarksville, TN

Clarksville is a city in Tennessee with a population of 171,897. It ranks #5 among cities in Tennessee by population. The median age is 30.4, younger than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Clarksville is $66,786, below the US median of $74,580. 9.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $236,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,215. The homeownership rate of 56.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Clarksville reflects 30.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Clarksville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Clarksville city had a population of 133,486 in 2010 and 185,690 in 2024, a 39.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 185,690 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.40%.

185,690

Population (2024)

133,486

Population (2010)

185,690

Peak (2024)

2.40%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	133,486	-	-	estimate
2011	136,104	+2,618	+1.96%	estimate
2012	142,652	+6,548	+4.81%	estimate
2013	142,281	-371	-0.26%	estimate
2014	145,899	+3,618	+2.54%	estimate
2015	148,147	+2,248	+1.54%	estimate
2016	149,162	+1,015	+0.69%	estimate
2017	152,917	+3,755	+2.52%	estimate
2018	156,376	+3,459	+2.26%	estimate
2019	158,146	+1,770	+1.13%	estimate
2020	167,533	+9,387	+5.94%	estimate
2021	170,862	+3,329	+1.99%	estimate
2022	177,020	+6,158	+3.60%	estimate
2023	181,142	+4,122	+2.33%	estimate
2024	185,690	+4,548	+2.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.4%
Black or African American	23.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,786

Median Household Income

$31,266

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$236,100

Median Home Value

$1,215

Median Rent

56.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.2%

High School+

30.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

81.0%

Public Transit

7.1%

Work From Home

26.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

54.3%

Foreign Born

88.9%

Non-English at Home

19.6%

Veterans

14.8%

With Disability

90.7%

Health Insurance

98.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.3%
Manufacturing	11.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.0%
Public Administration	7.5%
Construction	6.0%
Retail Trade	5.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Information	4.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)Bartlett (56,998)View all Tennessee cities →

Largest counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)

Part of Tennessee

Tennessee demographic profile All Tennessee data →

Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Clarksville, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarksville, Tennessee has a population of 171,897 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Tennessee.

The median household income in Clarksville, Tennessee is $66,786, with 9.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Clarksville, Tennessee is $236,100, with median monthly rent at $1,215 and a homeownership rate of 56.6%.

The median age in Clarksville, Tennessee is 30.4 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The population has grown 39.1% since 2010 (133,486 → 185,690).