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Clarksdale Micro

Clarksdale, MS · 1 counties · 26,151 residents · 553.102 sq mi
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Clarksdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,726. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,400. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
26,151
−15%since 2000
from 30,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
+8%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Clarksdale
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,726
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,687
+25%since 2000
from $12,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(8,898)
Black68.9%(21,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(276)
Asian0.5%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(16,579)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(5,918)
Black75.3%(19,698)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(293)
Asian0.4%(114)
Other1.1%(290)
Diversity Score48.6%(12,708)
Diversity Score
49
−10%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

ClarksdaleCENTRAL13,643
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1 component county

Coahoma CountyCENTRAL19,849
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksdale, MS?

Clarksdale, MS has about 26,151 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksdale, MS?

The typical household in Clarksdale, MS earns about $24,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksdale, MS expensive?

In Clarksdale, MS, the median home is worth about $53,400, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksdale, MS?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksdale, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksdale, MS?

About 35.5% of people in Clarksdale, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksdale, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksdale, MS has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,514 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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