Clarksville Authority
Clarksville is a middle-income small town of 1,547 with home prices 1.7× below the Virginia median.
Clarksville, Virginia
Population in Clarksville stands at 1,547 — placing it among the smaller communities of Halifax County, Virginia. Households here earn a median of $63,533.
Definition and scope
Clarksville is a chartered municipality within Halifax County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5.
Who lives here
Clarksville has approximately 1,547 residents. The median age is 50.1 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $221,400.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 74.9%
- Black or African American: 16.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
- Asian: 1.3%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Clarksville is $63,533. Poverty rate stands at 15.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 30.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Clarksville:
- Public schools: 1
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 1
Getting around
Lake Country Regional Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Mecklenburg County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Danville, Virginia.
Geography and climate
Clarksville sits at an elevation of 412 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.
References
- Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 18 VAC §10-20-785 Notice of adverse action · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-191 Requirements for an engineer-in-training designation · source
- 18 VAC §10-20-105 Qualifications for licensure as an architect · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 20 121.01. Decree of divorce from bonds of matrimony without decree from bed and board · source
- Va. Const. art. VIII, § 18 2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. VII, § 22 1-307. Dismissal of teacher; grounds · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 40 1-114. Enforcement of child labor law · source
- Va. Const. art. IV, § 46 2-868.1. Aggressive driving; penalties · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 6 2-831. Establishment of branch banks; redesignation of main office · source
- Va. Const. art. XI, § 36 152. Definitions · source
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