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Clarksdale

Mississippi · 17,962 residents · 18.793 sq mi
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Clarksdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,740. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,100. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,962
−13%since 2000
from 20,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
+3%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,740
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,627
+24%since 2000
from $12,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(6,135)
Black68.3%(14,105)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(134)
Asian0.6%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(11,268)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(3,460)
Black78.7%(14,140)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(168)
Asian0.5%(98)
Other1.6%(281)
Diversity Score44.5%(7,997)
Diversity Score
45
−18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

Clarksdale, Mississippi has about 17,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clarksdale, Mississippi earns about $24,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksdale, Mississippi expensive?

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksdale, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

About 35.8% of people in Clarksdale, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksdale, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksdale, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,755 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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