Clarkston
City in DeKalb County, Georgia
Clarkston is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, with 14,756 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,020 ft (311 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scottdale, 2.0 miles SW.
- 14,756residents (2020 Census)
- 1,020 ftelevation · 311 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 7,999 / sq mipopulation density
- 30021ZIP code
About Clarkston
Clarkston is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 14,756 as of the 2020 census, up from 7,554 in 2010.
The city is noted for its ethnic diversity, and is often referred to as "the most diverse square mile in America" and "the Ellis Island of the South." In the 1990s, refugee resettlement programs identified Clarkston as a good fit for displaced persons of many backgrounds. The rental market was open, residents were moving farther out from the Atlanta urban core, and Clarkston was the last stop on a transit line into the city. At present, students attending Clarkston High School come from over 50 countries; the local mosque (Masjid al-Momineen, or Mosque of the Faithful in English) has a diverse and sizable congregation; over half the population is estimated by some to be foreign born.
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Living in Clarkston
- Median household income
- $48,564
- Median home value
- $302,600
- Median rent
- $1,422/mo
- Median age
- 27.2
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Clarkston had 14,756 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,756 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,999 per sq mi (3,088 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarkston at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,756 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.84 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8144° N, 84.2393° W |
| ZIP code | 30021 |
| Official website | clarkstonga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1316544 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarkston
- Scottdale2.0 mi SW
- Pine Lake2.5 mi SE
- North Decatur2.9 mi W
- Tucker3.0 mi NE
- Avondale Estates3.5 mi SW
- Stone Mountain4.0 mi E
- Decatur4.4 mi SW
- Belvedere Park4.7 mi S
- North Druid Hills5.1 mi W
- Druid Hills5.6 mi SW
- Chamblee5.8 mi NW
- Candler-McAfee6.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarkston
What county is Clarkston in?
Clarkston is in DeKalb County, Georgia.
What is the population of Clarkston, GA?
14,756 people lived in Clarkston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarkston, GA?
The ZIP code of Clarkston is 30021.
What is the elevation of Clarkston?
1,020 feet (311 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarkston?
Scottdale (2.0 mi), Pine Lake (2.5 mi), North Decatur (2.9 mi), Tucker (3.0 mi), Avondale Estates (3.5 mi).
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