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Clarksdale

Missouri · 245 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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Clarksdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−30%since 2000
from 351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
756 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+29%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2212693183674151990201020202024Clarksdale
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,274
+59%since 2000
from $13,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(20)
Diversity Score
8
+193%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksdale, Missouri?

Clarksdale, Missouri has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksdale, Missouri?

The typical household in Clarksdale, Missouri earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksdale, Missouri expensive?

In Clarksdale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksdale, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksdale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksdale, Missouri?

About 6.8% of people in Clarksdale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksdale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksdale, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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