Clarkston is famous for being described by TIME Magazine as "the most diverse square mile in America." Since the 1990s, it has been a designated resettlement area for refugees from across the globe.
| Demographic Category | Estimate / Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~14,500 | | **Racial/Ethnic Makeup** | ~58% Black/African American, ~22% Asian, ~13% White, ~5% Hispanic/Latino (Estimates vary due to ongoing resettlement) | | **Foreign-Born Population** | Over 50% | | **Languages Spoken** | Over 60 languages (including Swahili, Arabic, Burmese, Nepali, French, Amharic) | | **Median Age** | ~30 years (A relatively young community) |