Clarkson (CDP), New York facts for kids

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Clarkson is a special kind of community in Monroe County, New York, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population information, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small community that the government counts separately.

In 2010, about 4,358 people lived in Clarkson. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,694 people. This community is actually surrounded by a larger area that has the same name, the Town of Clarkson. It's also known for an important intersection where two main roads meet: Route 19 and Route 104.

How Many People Live in Clarkson?

The number of people living in Clarkson is counted every ten years by the U.S. government. This count is called the Decennial Census. It helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.

In 2010, the population was 4,358.
In 2020, the population was 4,694.

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