Clarksville
City in Montgomery County, Tennessee
Clarksville is a city in Montgomery County, Tennessee, with 166,722 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 476 ft (145 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Grove, 8.6 miles NW.
- 166,722residents (2020 Census)
- 476 ftelevation · 145 m
- 100.1 sq miland area · 259.4 km²
- 1,665 / sq mipopulation density
- 37040main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Clarksville
Clarksville is a city in Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States, its county seat, and only incorporated municipality. The city had a population of 166,722 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in Tennessee. It is the principal city of the Clarksville metropolitan area, which consists of Montgomery and Stewart counties in Tennessee and Christian and Trigg counties in Kentucky.
The city was founded in 1785 and incorporated in 1807, and named for General George Rogers Clark, frontier fighter and Revolutionary War hero, and brother of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Clarksville is the home of Austin Peay State University; The Leaf-Chronicle, the oldest newspaper in Tennessee; and neighbor to the Fort Campbell, United States Army post. The site of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell is located about 10 miles (16 km) from downtown Clarksville and straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky state line.
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Living in Clarksville
- Median household income
- $69,303
- Median home value
- $263,600
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Clarksville had 166,722 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 166,722 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,665 per sq mi (643 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clarksville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 166,722 (2020) |
| Land area | 100.14 sq mi (259.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5662° N, 87.3459° W |
| ZIP codes | 37040, 37042 |
| Official website | cityofclarksville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4715160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clarksville
- Oak Grove, KY8.6 mi NW
- Fort Campbell North, KY9.9 mi NW
- Guthrie, KY11.5 mi NE
- Trenton, KY11.7 mi NE
- Pembroke, KY14.4 mi N
- Adams15.6 mi E
- LaFayette, KY18.5 mi W
- Allensville, KY18.6 mi NE
- Cedar Hill19.2 mi E
- Fairview, KY19.2 mi N
- Elkton, KY20.1 mi NE
- Slayden20.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Clarksville
What county is Clarksville in?
Clarksville is in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Clarksville, TN?
166,722 people lived in Clarksville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clarksville, TN?
The main ZIP code is 37040. Other ZIP codes: 37042.
What is the elevation of Clarksville?
476 feet (145 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clarksville?
Oak Grove (8.6 mi), Fort Campbell North (9.9 mi), Guthrie (11.5 mi), Trenton (11.7 mi), Pembroke (14.4 mi).
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