Clarkson
City in Grayson County, Kentucky
Clarkson is a city in Grayson County, Kentucky, with 933 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leitchfield, 3.0 miles W.
- 933residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 877 / sq mipopulation density
- 42754ZIP code
About Clarkson
Clarkson is a home rule-class city in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 933 at the 2020 census, up from 875 at the 2010 census, Once called "Grayson Springs Depot" after a nearby resort, the name was changed in 1882 to honor the resort's owner, Manoah Clarkson.
Clarkson is known for its Honeyfest and is home to The Walter T. Kelley Company, a manufacturer of beekeeping equipment.
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Living in Clarkson
- Median household income
- $24,531
- Median home value
- $88,900
- Median rent
- $552/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Clarkson had 933 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 933 |
|---|---|
| Density | 877 per sq mi (339 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarkson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Grayson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 933 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4943° N, 86.2301° W |
| ZIP code | 42754 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2115148 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarkson
- Leitchfield3.0 mi W
- Big Clifty5.6 mi NE
- Caneyville15.6 mi W
- Upton18.3 mi E
- Sonora18.3 mi E
- Cecilia19.3 mi NE
- Bonnieville19.7 mi SE
- Brownsville20.8 mi S
- Rineyville22.4 mi NE
- Hardinsburg22.6 mi NW
- Munfordville23.5 mi SE
- Elizabethtown24.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clarkson
What county is Clarkson in?
Clarkson is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Clarkson, KY?
933 people lived in Clarkson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarkson, KY?
The ZIP code of Clarkson is 42754.
What is the elevation of Clarkson?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarkson?
Leitchfield (3.0 mi), Big Clifty (5.6 mi), Caneyville (15.6 mi), Upton (18.3 mi), Sonora (18.3 mi).
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