Clarksville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarksville, Pennsylvania
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Location of Clarksville in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
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 Clarksville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Clarksville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Established | 1769 |
| Government | |
| • Body | Clarksville Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 2,092.78/sq mi (805.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-13896 |
Clarksville is a small town, called a borough, located in Greene County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 194 people lived there.
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Where is Clarksville?
Clarksville is in the northeastern part of Greene County, Pennsylvania. It sits where two creeks, Tenmile Creek and its South Fork, meet.
Nearby Areas
The town is surrounded by other areas. To the west is Morgan Township. To the south and east, across the South Fork Tenmile Creek, is Jefferson Township. To the north, across Tenmile Creek, is East Bethlehem Township in Washington County.
Clarksville is about 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of Millsboro. This is where Tenmile Creek flows into the Monongahela River. Sometimes, a nearby part of East Bethlehem Township is also thought of as part of Clarksville.
How Big is Clarksville?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Clarksville covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Clarksville?
The number of people living in Clarksville has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 205 | — | |
| 1910 | 208 | — | |
| 1920 | 234 | 12.5% | |
| 1930 | 457 | 95.3% | |
| 1940 | 428 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 428 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 332 | −22.4% | |
| 1970 | 269 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 251 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 211 | −15.9% | |
| 2000 | 234 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 230 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −15.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 186 | −19.1% | |
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Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 234 people living in Clarksville. These people lived in 78 households, and 52 of these were families.
Most of the people in Clarksville were White (96.15%). A small number were African American (1.28%), Native American (0.43%), or Pacific Islander (2.14%). About 0.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 26.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 55.1% were married couples living together.
- 11.5% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 33.3% were not families.
- 28.2% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- 17.9% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread out by age:
- 20.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.3% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 21.4% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 23.1% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 27.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Clarksville was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.4 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Clarksville was $25,833. For families, the average income was $26,429. The average income per person in the town was $13,720. About 7.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 7.4% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Clarksville
Clarksville has been home to some notable individuals:
- Joseph Yablonski – A leader for coal miners' rights.
- Ron Nyswaner – An American writer and director for movies.
- Angela Green-Montgomery – An activist who works for public health, especially for LGBTQI people.
See also
In Spanish: Clarksville (Pensilvania) para niños
