Clarksburg, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarksburg, Tennessee
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Clarksburg in Carroll County, Tennessee.
|
|
 Clarksburg, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.49 sq mi (6.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 152.09/sq mi (58.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38324
|
| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-15140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305942 |
Clarksburg is a small town located in Carroll County, Tennessee. In 2010, about 393 people lived there. The town is known for having its own high school.
Contents
Where is Clarksburg Located?
Clarksburg is in the southern part of Carroll County. A main road, Tennessee State Route 22, runs through the town. This road goes north about 9 miles to Huntingdon, which is the county seat. It also goes south about 6 miles to Interstate 40 near Parkers Crossroads. The town covers an area of about 2.49 square miles, and all of it is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Clarksburg has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population at different times:
- 1880: 101 people
- 1890: 226 people
- 1970: 349 people
- 1980: 400 people
- 1990: 321 people
- 2000: 285 people
- 2010: 393 people
- 2020: 379 people
In 2000, the average age of people in Clarksburg was 44 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
Local Media and News
Clarksburg has access to local radio stations and a newspaper.
Radio Stations
- WEIO 100.9 FM: This station plays country music from today and the past.
- WTPR-AM 710: This station plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Newspaper
- The Carroll County News-Leader: This is the local newspaper for the area.
