Clarkson, Kentucky facts for kids
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Clarkson, Kentucky
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Location of Clarkson in Grayson County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Grayson |
| Incorporated | April 23, 1908 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 933 |
| • Density | 876.88/sq mi (338.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42726
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-15148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0489558 |
Clarkson is a small city located in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs.
In 2020, about 933 people lived in Clarkson. This was a small increase from 875 people in 2010. The city was first called "Grayson Springs Depot." This name came from a nearby resort. In 1882, the name changed to Clarkson. This was to honor Manoah Clarkson, who owned the resort.
Clarkson is famous for its annual Honeyfest. It is also home to The Walter T. Kelley Company. This company makes special equipment for beekeeping.
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Where is Clarkson located?
Clarkson is in Kentucky. It is located just east of another city called Leitchfield. You can find Clarkson along U.S. Route 62 and the Western Kentucky Parkway.
The city covers a total area of about 2.8 square kilometers (1.08 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
How many people live in Clarkson?
Clarkson has grown over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 376 | — | |
| 1920 | 413 | 9.8% | |
| 1930 | 356 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 489 | 25.4% | |
| 1960 | 645 | 31.9% | |
| 1970 | 660 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 666 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 611 | −8.3% | |
| 2000 | 794 | 30.0% | |
| 2010 | 875 | 10.2% | |
| 2020 | 933 | 6.6% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 933 residents. There were 406 households in total. About 226 of these were families. The city had 456 housing units available.
Population in 2000
Back in 2000, Clarkson had 794 people. Most of the people living there were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. The average age of people in Clarkson was 34 years old.
What special events happen in Clarkson?
Clarkson has been part of some interesting events.
Spelling Bee Champion
In 1926, a girl named Pauline Bell from Clarkson won a big competition. She won the 2nd Scripps National Spelling Bee. This is a very famous spelling contest in the United States.
Official State Honey Festival
On March 15, 2006, something special happened for Clarkson. The Governor of Kentucky, Ernie Fletcher, signed a new law. This law made the Clarkson Honeyfest the "Official State Honey Festival of Kentucky." This means the Honeyfest is recognized as a very important event for the state.
See also
In Spanish: Clarkson (Kentucky) para niños
