Alabama

Clarke

23,087
2020 population
1820
first census record
21
census records

About Clarke

Clarke, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1820, when it recorded a population of 5,839. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,087.

Its recorded population peaked at 30,987 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 25 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Mabila (Mauvila) 1540, Fort Sinquefield Massacre (1813), Fort Mims Massacre (August 30, 1813), and 21 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,087
201025,833
200027,867
199027,240
198027,702
197026,724
196025,738
195026,548
194027,636
193026,016
192026,409
191030,987
190027,790
189022,624
188017,806
187014,663
186015,049
18509,786
18408,640
18307,595
18205,839
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clarke

Military engagements that took place in Clarke, Alabama.

Battle of Mabila (Mauvila) 1540
1540
Fort Sinquefield Massacre (1813)
1813
Fort Mims Massacre (August 30, 1813)
1813
Creek War — Fort Mims Massacre
1813
Canoe Fight Nov 12 1813
1813
Battle of Burnt Corn Creek (Creek War)
1813

Historic places in Clarke

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clarke, Alabama.

Pugh, Jesse Pickens, Farmstead
Grove Hill
Thomasville Historic District
Thomasville
Jackson Historic District
Jackson
Cleveland, Stephen Beech, House
Suggsville
Whatley Historic District
Whatley
Gainestown Schoolhouse
Gainestown
Nettles, Isaac, Gravestones
Carlton
Gainestown Methodist Church and Cemetery
Gainestown
Woodlands
Gosport
Alston-Cobb House
Grove Hill
Wilson-Finlay House
Gainestown
Airmount Grave Shelter
Thomasville
McKee, J.P., Lustron House
Jackson
McClellan, Doit W., Lustron House
Jackson
Fort Sinquefield
Grove Hill
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Frequently asked about Clarke

When does Clarke first appear in the US census?
Clarke, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1820, with a recorded population of 5,839.
What is the population of Clarke?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clarke had a recorded population of 23,087.
When did Clarke's population peak?
Clarke's recorded population peaked at 30,987 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Clarke?
6 documented military engagements took place in Clarke, including Battle of Mabila (Mauvila) 1540, Fort Sinquefield Massacre (1813), Fort Mims Massacre (August 30, 1813).
How many historic places are in Clarke?
21 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clarke, Alabama.
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