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Clarksdale Micro

Clarksdale, MS · 1 counties · 21,390 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 $30,761. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 9,232 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,900. The poverty rate of 36.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,390
−30%since 2000
from 30,622 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+23%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K26K29K33K1990201020202024Clarksdale
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,761
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,338 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,649
+56%since 2000
from $12,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic20%(4,285)
Black75.8%(16,209)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(350)
Asian0.5%(112)
Other0.8%(174)
Diversity Score46.3%(9,895)
Segregation Score44.3%(9,484)
Diversity Score
46
−15%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
44
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 21,390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksdale, MS?

The typical household in Clarksdale, MS earns about $30,761 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 $67,900, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksdale, MS?

About 17.7% 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 36.5% 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 10,275 residents, a change of about -32 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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