Clarksville, Tennessee metropolitan area
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| Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area |
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| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Tennessee, Kentucky |
| Largest city | Clarksville |
| Other cities | - Hopkinsville - Oak Grove - Fort Campbell North - Dover |
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| • Total | 2,242 sq mi (5,810 km2) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 268,546 |
| • Rank | 167th (2009) in the U.S. |
The Clarksville Metropolitan Statistical Area is defined by the United States Census Bureau as an area consisting of four counties – two (Montgomery and Stewart) in Tennessee and two (Christian and Trigg) in Kentucky – anchored by the city of Clarksville, Tennessee. A July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 268,546. As of 2009, the Clarksville Metropolitan Statistical Area is the 167th largest MSA in the United States.
Prior to 2003, the area was officially known as the Clarksville-Hopkinsville Metropolitan Statistical Area and included only Montgomery and Christian counties. In 2003, Hopkinsville was removed from the official name as it was no longer considered a principal city. That year, Stewart and Trigg counties were also added to the MSA.
As of the census of 2000, there were 232,000 people, 83,332 households, and 61,719 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 74.16% White, 19.13% African American, 0.51% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 1.98% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.61% of the population.
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