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Clarke County

Mississippi · 15,615 residents · 691.576 sq mi
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Clarke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,631. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,615
−13%since 2000
from 17,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Clarke County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,631
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,546
+65%since 2000
from $14,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(11,518)
Black34.6%(6,220)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(120)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(10,409)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(9,950)
Black32.7%(5,103)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(132)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.3%(49)
Diversity Score57.7%(9,011)
Segregation Score42.1%(6,567)
Diversity Score
58
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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CLARKE COUNTY VS
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Income$37,619−3%
Home value$91,100+12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke County, Mississippi?

Clarke County, Mississippi has about 15,615 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarke County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clarke County, Mississippi earns about $38,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarke County, Mississippi expensive?

In Clarke County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke County, Mississippi?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarke County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarke County, Mississippi?

About 19.8% of people in Clarke County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarke County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarke County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,698 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9502.02
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 39355ZIP 39360ZIP 39330ZIP 39363ZIP 39366
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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